关 (guān): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Connection and relation

关 (guān) in words like 关于 and 关系 signals a link or connection between things.

HSK 3

Closing and control

关 (guān) in words like 关闭 and 海关 refers to shutting something or controlling access.

HSK 5

guān关

bì闭

to close; to shut

HSK 3.0 · L3

guān关

jī机

to turn off (a machine or device)

HSK 5

hǎi海

guān关

customs [import/export]

HSK 6

bǎ把

guān关

guard a pass/checkpoint

Care and attention

关 (guān) in words like 关心 and 关注 expresses caring for or paying attention to someone or something.

HSK 3

guān关

xīn心

care about

HSK 6

guān关

huái怀

show care for

HSK 6

guān关

zhào照

look after; keep an eye on

HSK 3.0 · L3

guān关

zhù注

to pay attention to

关 (guān): To close — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 关

Readings & Meanings

Stroke Order Diagrams 关

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 关

How to Use 关

Connection and relation

HSK Vocabulary: 关

Example Sentences

HSK Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical

Closing and control

Care and attention

Related Characters

HSK Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical