关

guān

to close; to turn off

verbalso nounHSK 3.0 word list · Band 3trad. 關
Dictionary entry

to close; to turn off; barrier

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关

See it in sentences

出门记得关门、关灯。

Chūmén jìde guān mén, guān dēng.

English

Remember to close the door and turn off the light when you go out.

上课的时候手机要关机。

Shàngkè de shíhou shǒujī yào guānjī.

English

Phones must be switched off in class.

Goes with

  • 关门close the door
  • 关灯turn off the light
  • 关机power off

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