verb HSK 3
Traditional 閉
to close · to shut · to obstruct
Meaning
闭 means to close or shut, most commonly used for closing eyes, mouths, doors, or windows. It emphasizes the action of bringing something to a closed state, blocking an opening or passage.
Usage
闭 is typically used in compounds rather than alone in modern Chinese. Common combinations include 闭上 (bì shang, to close up), 闭嘴 (bì zuǐ, shut up), and 闭眼 (bì yǎn, close eyes). It's more formal than 关 (guān) when referring to closing doors or windows.
Examples
- 01请闭上你的眼睛。.Please close your eyes.
- 02你能不能闭嘴，我在工作！, !Could you shut up? I'm working!
Common collocations
- 闭上眼睛close one's eyes
- 闭嘴shut up, shut one's mouth
- 闭门close the door, work behind closed doors
- 闭会close a meeting, adjourn
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 閉 shows a gate radical (門) with a component suggesting obstruction inside, representing the concept of closing or blocking an entrance.