Common Meanings
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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.