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关 (guān) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

关

guān

shut

HSK 26 strokesRadical: 八 (eight)

Full dictionary entry for 关 →

Character Breakdown

Components: 丷 + 天

Horns closing over heaven — to close, to relate

Details

Pinyin	guān
Meanings	shut
Stroke Count	6
Radical	八 (#12 — eight)
HSK Levels	HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#120 most common

Words Containing 关

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
没关系	méi guānxì	it doesn't matter	HSK 2
关	guān	shut	HSK 3
关于	guānyú	about	HSK 3
关心	guānxīn	Care for	HSK 3
关系	guānxì	relationship	HSK 3
关键	guānjiàn	key	HSK 4
关闭	guānbì	close; shut	HSK 5
海关	hǎiguān	Customs	HSK 5
相关	xiāngguān	correlate	HSK 5
把关	bǎguān	to guard a pass, to check on	HSK 6
闭关	bìguān	to close the passes, to isolate	HSK 6
公关	gōngguān	public relations	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

天

关 (guān) ≠ 天 (tiān), day

美

关 (guān) ≠ 美

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 关 mean in Chinese?

关 (guān) means "shut" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 关 have?

The Chinese character 关 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 八 (eight).

What is the radical of 关?

The radical of 关 is 八 (eight, Kangxi radical #12).

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