Meaning
关闭 means to close, shut, or turn off something. It's used for both physical objects (doors, windows) and abstract things (businesses, websites, programs). It's more formal than 关 (guān) alone and emphasizes the completion of the closing action.
Usage
关闭 is commonly used in written and formal contexts, such as signs, announcements, and technical instructions. In everyday speech, people often use just 关 (guān) for simpler situations like closing doors or turning off lights. 关闭 is the standard term for shutting down businesses, closing websites, or turning off electronic devices in formal settings.
Examples
- 01请记得关闭所有的门窗。.Please remember to close all the doors and windows.
- 02这家餐厅因为疫情已经关闭了。.This restaurant has already closed due to the pandemic.
Characters
Common collocations
- 关闭电脑to shut down the computer
- 关闭网站to close the website
- 关闭程序to close the program
- 永久关闭to close permanently
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters 关 and 闭 independently mean 'to close.' The compound reinforces the meaning and creates a more formal, emphatic expression for closing or shutting something.