关掉 (guān diào) — to turn off, to shut off (a device, light, valve, etc.)
Definition
A separable verb meaning 'to turn off / shut off' a device, light, or switch. The complement 掉 adds a 'completely done' feel, more action-oriented than just 关, and pairs naturally with 电源 / 灯 / 手机.
verb
to turn offto shut off (a device, light, valve, etc.)
Examples
- 关掉，。Qǐng guān diào shǒu jī, kǎo shì shí bù néng shǐ yòng.Please turn off your phone — you can't use it during the exam.
- 关掉。Shuì jiào qián bié wàng le guān diào dēng.Don't forget to turn off the light before sleeping.
- 关掉。Yòng wán diàn nǎo hòu yào guān diào diàn yuán.You should turn off the power after using the computer.
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