Definition
关闭 (guān bì) is a formal verb meaning 'to close/shut' — it's stronger and more official than the everyday 关 (guān), often used for closing a business, factory, or shutting down a computer. 闭 (bì) is a more literary synonym for 'close' that appears in compound words (e.g., 关闭 itself) but is rarely used alone in speech.
verb
to closeto shut (a door, window, etc.)to shut downto close (a business, factory, etc.)
Examples
- 关闭。Qǐng bǎ diànnǎo guān bì.Please shut down the computer.
- 关闭。Nà jiā shāngdiàn yǐjīng guān bì le.That store has already closed down.
- 关闭。Tā wàng le guān bì mén.He forgot to close the door.
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