关
Character Breakdown
关 = 丷 + 天
Horns closing over heaven — to close, to relate
Radical: 八 (no. 12)Strokes: 6Traditional: 關
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- (verb) mountain pass
- to close
- to shut
- to turn off
- to concern
- to involve
Example Sentences
请关门。
Qǐng guān mén
Please shut the door
Words Containing 关
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 下关 | Xià guān | Xiaguan district of Nanjing City 南京市 in Jiangsu 江蘇|江苏 | |
| 事关 | shì guān | to concern | |
| 下关区 | Xià guān qū | Xiaguan district of Nanjing City 南京市 in Jiangsu 江蘇|江苏 | |
| 下关市 | Xià guān shì | Shimonoseki (Japan) | |
| 中关村 | Zhōng guān cūn | Zhongguancun neighborhood of Beijing, containing Peking University, famous for electronics shops and bookstores |
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New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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