闭合 (bì hé) — to close; to shut (formal/technical)

Definition

Formal/technical verb meaning 'to close, shut' — used in scientific, medical, or mechanical contexts (wounds, circuits, valves) rather than everyday speech. Pair with 关 (the everyday 'close') for the contrast.

verb

to closeto shut (formal/technical)

Examples

闭合。
Shāng kǒu hěn kuài jiù huì bì hé.
The wound will close soon.
闭合。
Kāi guān bì hé hòu diàn lù jiù tōng le.
After the switch closes, the circuit is connected.
闭合。
Zhè shàn mén néng zì dòng bì hé.
This door can close automatically.

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