关闭
请关闭电脑后离开。
Please close the computer and leave.
To shut or cause to shut something that is open, especially a door, window, or container.
他关闭了所有的窗户，以免蚊子飞进来。
He closed all the windows to keep the mosquitoes out.
工厂决定关闭几条生产线。
The factory decided to close several production lines.
Often used for physical objects or abstract concepts like businesses, systems, or processes.
To turn off or stop the operation of a machine, device, or system.
请关闭手机的Wi-Fi功能。
Please turn off the phone's Wi-Fi function.
系统在关闭时会自动保存数据。
The system will automatically save data when shutting down.
Common in computing, engineering, and electronics.
To bring an end to something, such as a business, organization, or activity.
这家公司因亏损严重决定关闭。
The company decided to close due to heavy losses.
Often implies a permanent cessation.
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 关闭 in formal writing or technical contexts, such as reports, manuals, or official announcements. For everyday speech, 关上 is more natural when referring to physical objects like doors or windows.
Gold Rule
Physical vs. Abstract
关闭 is used for both physical actions (e.g., closing a door) and abstract actions (e.g., closing a business or shutting down a system). The context determines the exact meaning.
Word Origin
关 (guān) means 'to shut' or 'to close', and 闭 (bì) means 'to shut' or 'to close'. The compound word has been used in Classical Chinese and modern Chinese with the same core meaning.
Usage Notes
关闭 is more formal than 关上. 关闭 is often used for abstract or technical contexts (e.g., systems, businesses), while 关上 is more common for physical objects like doors or windows.