WHOLE CHARACTER
关
to close; to shut; to turn off; pass; customs; to concern; to involve
关 means to close, to turn off, or a pass/customs point; it also means to concern.
Character Familiestop / bottom
关
to close; to shut; to turn off; pass; customs; to concern; to involve
关 means to close, to turn off, or a pass/customs point; it also means to concern.
GF0025–2021 character list · 一级One character pageAll readings and linked senses stay together.
WHOLE GLYPH & STRUCTURE
top / bottom
Pieces are shown with documented or clearly limited roles; the complete glyph remains standard.
UPPER VISUAL PIECE
丷
Notice this part of the shape; it is not taught as a separate word in this lesson.
In 关: upper visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.
LOWER VISUAL PIECE
天
sky; day
Standalone meaning is kept separate from its role in other characters.
In 关: lower visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.
Tone 1
- to close; to shut
- to turn off
- pass; customs
- to concern; to involve
- 关门close the door
- 关心to care
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