HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
闭 — to close
- Reading
- bì
- Meaning
- to close; to shut
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
闭 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is bì and it means to close; to shut. 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.
闭 appears in everyday chinese words such as 闭 (to close; to shut), 关闭 (close, shut down) and 倒闭 (to go bankrupt, to close down).
Chinese words containing 闭
Frequently asked questions
What does 闭 mean in Chinese?
闭 means to close; to shut in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 闭 read?
闭 is read bì. Reading it inside real words — 闭 and 关闭 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 闭 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 闭 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 闭 in a word?
A common word containing 闭 is 闭 (bì) — "to close; to shut". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 闭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 闭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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