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How do you say "close" in Chinese?
关闭
guān bì
In Chinese, "close" is 关闭 (guān bì).
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Pronunciation
When you say guān bì, lead with "guān" held flat and high (first tone), then "bì" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Writing and usage
关闭 is written using hanzi. It's a verb, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
请安静地关上门。
qǐng ān jìng dì guān shàng mén 。
Please close the door quietly.
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How to remember 关闭
Hold this scene in mind: close, paired tightly with the sound "guān bì" — that's the whole trick.
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Questions about 关闭
How do you pronounce 关闭?
When you say guān bì, lead with "guān" held flat and high (first tone), then "bì" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Is 关闭 formal or casual?
关闭 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 关闭 used in Chinese?
关闭 is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: 请安静地关上门。 (Please close the door quietly.).
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