关 Stroke Order — How to Write 关
关 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 丷, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
关 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 丷 + 4 more strokes
关 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- guān
Meanings of 关 in Chinese
1
guān关
To close; to shut; to turn off (e.g., a door, a window, or a device).
请你把窗户关上，外面很冷。
Please close the window, it's very cold outside.
To detain or imprison someone; to lock up.
罪犯被关进了监狱。
The criminal was locked up in prison.
A pass, gate, or strategic stronghold, often built in ancient times at a dangerous or border location.
雄伟的嘉峪关见证了历史的变迁。
The majestic Jiayuguan Pass has witnessed the changes of history.
Refers to a government agency that collects taxes on imports and exports, such as customs or customs duty.
这批货物需要缴纳关税才能进口。
This batch of goods requires customs duty to be paid before it can be imported.
An important turning point or a difficult period; a crucial juncture or obstacle.
人生的每个阶段都有不同的关口需要我们去闯。
Every stage of life has different hurdles that we need to overcome.
To be related to; to concern; to involve; to be relevant to.
他很关心这项计划的进展。
He is very concerned about the progress of this plan.
In ancient times, it referred to the act of issuing or receiving a salary or wage.
他每个月都会准时给工人关饷
He pays his workers on time every month.
Common Words and Phrases with 关
1
To impede, hinder, or obstruct.
复杂的地形是工程建设的一大关碍，需要投入更多时间和资源来克服
The complex terrain is a major impediment to the construction project, requiring more time and resources to overcome.
2
A mountain pass or a strategic mountain defile.
群山之中，只有少数几条道路能够穿过这道险峻的关隘
Among the mountains, only a few paths could traverse this treacherous pass.
3
A report, often one delivered daily or at a specific time, regarding people's arrival or other relevant events.
请在会议前将你的研究成果关报给团队。
Please report your research findings to the team before the meeting.
4
to close; to shut down or cease operations
为了省电，请在离开办公室时关闭所有电器。
To save electricity, please turn off all electrical appliances when you leave the office.
5
Guam is the largest and southernmost island in the Mariana Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean. It is a U.S. territory with its capital in Hagåtña.
关岛以其美丽的沙滩和清澈的海水吸引着游客。
Guam attracts visitors with its beautiful beaches and clear waters.
6
Guandong (关东) refers to: 1. Northeast China, formerly the three northeastern provinces, named for being east of Shanhai Pass; also known as 'Guanwai'. 2. The area east of Hangu Pass in ancient China.
关东地区以其独特的腌制蔬菜和炖菜而闻名。
The Guandong region is known for its unique pickled vegetables and stews.
7
Guānfáng (关防) refers to: (1) to guard against or take precautions; (2) a strategic frontier pass; and (3) a type of rectangular official seal used in ancient China.
我们应该加强对公共设施的关防，以确保大家的安全。
We should strengthen the precautions for public facilities to ensure everyone's safety.
8
to show loving care for; to care for and look after
她对身边的人总是充满了关顾。
She always shows great care for those around her.
9
Guan Hanqing (c. 1210 – c. 1300), pronounced Guān Hànqīng, was a prominent Chinese playwright of the Yuan Dynasty and one of the "Four Great Yuan Playwrights." His works often depicted the lives of common people and exposed social corruption.
关汉卿的《窦娥冤》是一部流传千古的悲剧作品，至今仍被人们所称颂。
Guan Hanqing's 'The Injustice to Dou E' is a timeless tragic masterpiece that continues to be celebrated today.
10
Strategic passes and fortifications; also refers to the border regions or territories of a country, often involving mountains and rivers.
遥望千里关河，思念故乡亲人。
Looking across the distant frontier passes and rivers, I miss my family in my hometown.
11
To show loving care, concern, or solicitude for someone.
老师对学生们的成长给予了无微不至的关怀。
The teacher provided meticulous care for the students' growth.
12
crucial point or key factor
保持积极的心态是克服困难的关键。
Maintaining a positive mindset is the key to overcoming difficulties.
13
A joint is a connection point between two or more bones in the body, allowing for movement.
运动前进行充分的热身可以保护我们的关节，减少受伤的风险。
Thorough warm-up before exercise can protect our joints and reduce the risk of injury.
14
Joint pain
感冒后，他感到全身乏力，并且伴有轻微的关节痛。
After catching a cold, he felt general weakness accompanied by mild joint pain.
15
Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints, often caused by infectious, metabolic, or constitutional factors.
许多老年人都会面临关节炎的困扰，影响日常活动。
Many elderly people suffer from arthritis, which affects their daily activities.
16
Strategic passes and ferries; checkpoints or customhouses at these locations.
古代的贸易路线，常在重要的关津设点，以便管理货物和人员的通行
Ancient trade routes often established checkpoints at critical passes to manage the movement of goods and people.
More words with 关
- gōng攻guān关Tackle key problems, Make a breakthrough
- bǎ把guān关to check, to control quality
- bì闭guān关go into seclusion, retreat
- biān边guān关Frontier pass, Border gate
- jī机guān关agency, mechanism
- kòu叩guān关to knock on the door, to seek entry
- kòu扣guān关Knock on the gate, beat at the door
- shuāng双guān关pun, double entendre
- xiǎn险guān关Dangerous pass, crucial juncture
- xuán玄guān关Foyer, Entrance hall
- yàn验guān关Customs inspection, Go through customs
- méi没guān关xi系It's okay, No problem
- yá牙guān关jaw, clenched teeth
- chuǎng闯guān关dōng东Migration to Guandong, The Great Migration to Northeast China
- jī机guān关bào报official newspaper, organ
- jī机guān关qiāng枪machine gun
- jiā嘉yù峪guān关Jiayuguan Pass, Jiayuguan
- mài卖guān关zǐ子Keep people in suspense, Keep someone guessing
- shuāng双guān关yǔ语Pun, Play on words
- xī膝guān关jié节knee joint
Idioms with 关
- guān关huái怀bèi备zhì至give meticulous and thoughtful care
- guān关mén门dǎ打gǒu狗Corner and decisively strike an adversary
- guān关mén门dà大jí吉close down a business permanently
- guān关mén门luò落shuān闩leave no room for retreat
- guān关shān山zǔ阻gé隔separated by mountains and passes
- bì闭guān关suǒ锁guó国close country to international intercourse
- bì闭guān关zì自shǒu守isolate oneself from external influences
- bù不guān关jǐn紧yào要of no importance
- bù不guān关tòng痛yǎng痒of no personal concern
- guò过guān关zhǎn斩jiàng将overcome all obstacles and defeat all opponents
- háo毫bù不guān关xīn心to not care in the slightest
- jī机guān关suàn算jìn尽exhaust all one's stratagems
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Open the tool →Questions about 关
What does 关 mean in Chinese?
关 (guān) means “To close” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 关?
关 is pronounced guān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 关 have?
关 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 关?
关 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 丷. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 关?
The radical of 关 is 丷.
