合拢 (hé lǒng) — to close (e.g. a book, umbrella); to bring together (e.g. hands, wings)
Definition
A transitive verb meaning to close or bring two parts together (book, umbrella, wings, hands). Often pairs with 把; emphasizes the meeting of the two sides, unlike 关上 which focuses on shutting a container.
verb
to close (e.g. a book, umbrella)to bring together (e.g. hands, wings)
Examples
- 合拢。Tā qīng qīng de bǎ shū hé lǒng le.He gently closed the book.
- 合拢，。Tā hé lǒng shuāng shǒu, biǎo shì huān yíng.She brought her hands together in welcome.
- ，合拢。Yǔ tíng le, tā bǎ sǎn hé lǒng.The rain stopped, and he closed his umbrella.
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