Everyday characterShape

关

guān

close; turn off; concern

Frequency
#127Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

丷eightShape天sky; dayShape关close; turn off; concern

Simplified from 關, a bar across a door

Shape Parts match by shape only.

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Step by step

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  1. 1
  2. 2
    丷eightShape天sky; dayShape关close; turn off; concern

Built from 关 1

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 5

  • 没关系méi guānxiit doesn't matterHSK 1 Estimated
  • 关guānclose; turn offHSK 3 Estimated
  • 关系guānxirelationshipHSK 3 Estimated
  • 关心guānxīncare aboutHSK 3 Estimated
  • 关于guānyúabout; concerningHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 1

Characters with a dotted underline are not in the course yet.

  • 没关系。Méi guānxi.It doesn't matter.