关 (guān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 关 (guān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 关 (guān) means "To close; to turn off; relation". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 丷.

Q: How do you write 关 stroke by stroke?

关 has 6 strokes. The radical is 丷. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 关 and 兰?

关 (guān) and 兰 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 关?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 丷. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 关?

Common words containing 关 include: 关门 (guān mén) — To close the door; to close down (a business); 关系 (guān xì) — Relationship; relation; 关心 (guān xīn) — To care about; concerned.

How to Write 关

The character 关 (guān) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丷 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

关 is pronounced guān in Mandarin Chinese. It means To close; to turn off; relation.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 关 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 关

关门 guān mén

To close the door; to close down (a business)

关系 guān xì

Relationship; relation

关心 guān xīn

To care about; concerned

Example Sentences

商店关门了。

shāng diàn guān mén le

The store is closed.

他们两个人的关系很好。

tā men liǎng gè rén de guān xì hěn hǎo 。

The two of them have a very good relationship.

谢谢你的关心。

xiè xiè nǐ de guān xīn

Thank you for your concern.

Similar Characters

兰 lán

兴 xīng

单 chán

Practice Writing 关 (guān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 关

What does 关 (guān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 关 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 关 and 兰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 关?

What common words use 关?

How to Write 关 (guān)