Definitions
(verb)
to close; to shut; to turn off
(verb)
to concern; to involve
(noun)
mountain pass; checkpoint
About
The character "关", with its traditional form "關", is etymologically based on the concept of a door bolt, as seen in its structure where the "門" (door) radical encloses an internal component that originally provided phonetic value. Its meaning evolved from denoting a physical bar for fastening a door to referring to strategic mountain passes and frontiers, which functioned as controlled barriers. This concrete sense further extended into abstract domains, giving rise to meanings such as connection, involvement, and the mechanism for activating or deactivating something, exemplified in modern compounds like "关系" (relation) and "开关" (switch). The simplified form "关" retains these semantic ranges while representing a streamlined graphic form.
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Example Sentences Hide
我很关心你。
请关掉电视。
这件事跟我无关。
我们之间的关系很好。
关闭窗户以防下雨。
关心环境是每个人的责任。
关于这个问题，我们需要讨论。
关闭工厂导致了失业。