HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
关 — to close
- Reading
- guān
- Meaning
- to close; to shut; to turn off
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
关 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is guān and it means to close; to shut; to turn off. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
关 appears in everyday chinese words such as 关 (close, turn off), 关 (close, shut, concern) and 关于 (about, regarding).
Chinese words containing 关
Frequently asked questions
What does 关 mean in Chinese?
关 means to close; to shut; to turn off in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 关 read?
关 is read guān. Reading it inside real words — 关 and 关 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 关 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 关 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 关 in a word?
A common word containing 关 is 关 (guān) — "close, turn off". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 关 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 关 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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