gwaan1 bai3關閉关闭
Jyutpinggwaan1 bai3
Yalegwāan bai
Definition
To close, shut, or shut down.
- to close or shut (an opening, door, or window)
- to close down, shut down, or terminate operations
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How it's used
Use 閂 instead of 關閉 in almost all daily situations, as 關閉 sounds overly formal or technical. It is the standard way to describe closing doors, windows, or shops. When referring to electronic devices or software, people typically use 熄 or 閂機.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 關閉 in casual conversation, as it sounds like you are reading from a government notice or a computer system error message. Stick to 閂 for physical objects.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
