闭关 (bì guān) — to close the border (of a country); to seclude oneself, to go into retreat
Definition
闭关 is a verb meaning to seal oneself off — literally 'close the gate.' It has two main uses: a country closing its borders (闭关锁国), or a person going into retreat for deep study, meditation, or writing.
verb
to close the border (of a country)to seclude oneselfto go into retreat
Examples
- ，。Tā zài shān lǐ bì le sān gè yuè de guān, zhuān xīn xiě shū.He secluded himself in the mountains for three months, focusing on writing a book.
- 闭关。Lì shǐ shàng zhè ge guó jiā céng jīng shí xíng guò bì guān zhèng cè.Historically, this country once implemented a closed-border policy.
- 闭关，。Tā jué dìng bì guān yí gè yuè, bù jiē diàn huà yě bú jiàn rén.He decided to go into retreat for a month, not answering calls or seeing anyone.
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