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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
关闭guānbìto closeHSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #2087, Hard
关闭guānbìto shutHSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #2087, Hard
guānbì(guan1bi4)guan bi T1
  1. 1to close
  2. 2to shut
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March 24, 2026

关闭(關閉)guānbì(guan1bi4)

The verb 关闭 (guān bì) means to close or shut something, typically referring to doors, windows, or even digital applications. It is commonly used in both everyday contexts and formal settings, indicating the action of bringing something to a state of closure, whether physical or metaphorical.

Strokes12Frequency#2087DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, closing a door can symbolize new beginnings or the end of a phase, often reflected in traditional practices like closing the door at the end of a lunar new year celebration to ward off bad luck.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big gate (关) that needs to be shut (闭) to protect what’s inside. Picture this gate being closed tightly, ensuring safety. The sound of 'guan' is like a gate creaking as it closes, while 'bi' sounds like the final click of the lock, sealing the gate shut.

Meanings of 关闭

guānbì(guan1bi4)
1to close
2to shut
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About 关闭

关闭Simplified
關閉Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2087Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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Quick Contrast

关闭 (guānbì) vs 封闭 (fēngbì) — use 关闭 for general closing actions, while 封闭 implies sealing or enclosing something to prevent access.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 关闭 with other similar verbs like 关 (to close) or 封 (to seal), which may imply different degrees of closure. In formal contexts, using 关闭 is appropriate, while in casual conversation, simply saying 关 might suffice. Pay attention to the tone; mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 关闭 connects with related terms such as 开 (open) and 闭 (close), enhancing your vocabulary around actions involving opening and closing. Focus on practicing sentences that incorporate 关闭 in various contexts to solidify its usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 关闭 with the simpler 关. For example, saying '我关这个门' (I close this door) is acceptable, but using '我关闭这个门' can sound overly formal. Choose based on context.

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Component Characters

关guānto close
HSK 36 strokes丷
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闭bìto close
HSK 66 strokes门
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How to say to close in Chinese

“to close” in Chinese is关闭guānbì

The verb 关闭 (guān bì) means to close or shut something, typically referring to doors, windows, or even digital applications. It is commonly used in both everyday contexts and formal settings, indicating the action of bringing something to a state of closure, whether physical or metaphorical.

When to use 关闭

Be careful not to confuse 关闭 with other similar verbs like 关 (to close) or 封 (to seal), which may imply different degrees of closure. In formal contexts, using 关闭 is appropriate, while in casual conversation, simply saying 关 might suffice. Pay attention to the tone; mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstandings.

关闭 or something close to it

关闭 (guānbì) vs 封闭 (fēngbì) — use 关闭 for general closing actions, while 封闭 implies sealing or enclosing something to prevent access.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 关闭 with the simpler 关. For example, saying '我关这个门' (I close this door) is acceptable, but using '我关闭这个门' can sound overly formal. Choose based on context.

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Grammar Patterns of 关闭

关闭 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我们一发现此事就____了病房。

As soon as we found this out, we closed the ward.

Example Sentences for 关闭 (10)

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我们一发现此事就关闭了病房。

wǒ mén yī fā xiàn cǐ shì jiù guān bì le bìng fáng。

As soon as we found this out, we closed the ward.
2
他关闭公司投身政治。

tā guān bì gōng sī tóu shēn zhèng zhì。

He closed down the business and went into politics.
3
圣巴塞洛缪医院是伦敦4个面临关闭的医院之一。

shèng bā sāi luò móu yī yuàn shì lún dūn4 4 gè miàn lín guān bì de yī yuàn zhī。

St Bartholomew's is one of four London hospitals facing the axe.
4
那两个地区之间的检查站被临时关闭。

nà liǎng gè dì qū zhī jiān de jiǎn chá zhàn bèi lín shí guān bì。

Checkpoints between the two zones were temporarily closed.
5
关闭文件时要同时按键盘上的CTRL键和W键。

guān bì wén jiàn shí yào tóng shí àn jiàn pán shàng deCTRL CTRL jiànW hé。

To close your document, press CTRL+W on your keyboard.
6
通过关闭演播室和出售实况转播车将节省更多资金。

tōng guò guān bì yǎn bō shì hé chū shòu shí kuàng zhuǎn bō chē jiāng jié shěng gēng duō zī jīn。

More cash will be saved by shutting studios and selling outside-broadcast vehicles.
7
1991年埃达厂开始逐渐关闭。

1991 1991 nián āi dá chǎng kāi shǐ zhú jiàn guān。

In 1991 the Ada plant began to wind down.
8
皇家莎士比亚剧团要召开新闻发布会，宣布剧院关闭。

huáng jiā suō shì bǐ yà jù tuán yào zhào kāi xīn wén fā bù huì， ， xuān bù jù yuàn guān。

The RSC was calling a press conference to announce the theatre's closure.
9
公路巡警关闭了这条路。

gōng lù xún jǐng guān bì le zhè tiáo lù。

Highway patrol officers closed the road.
10
注意：办事处从7月1日起将关闭。

zhù yì： ： bàn shì chǔ7 cóng1 7 yuè 1 rì qǐ。

NB The office will be closed from 1 July.

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