No. 1,437 in Chinese
关闭
"关闭" means "to close" or "to shut."
In a sentence
她关闭了窗户以防风吹进来。
She closed the window to prevent the wind from blowing in.
Here, '关闭' is used in its literal sense to mean physically closing something, such as a window.
系统将在十分钟后自动关闭以节省能源。
The system will automatically shut down in ten minutes to save energy.
In this sentence, '关闭' refers to turning off a system or electronic device, commonly used in technological contexts.
政府决定关闭工厂以改善空气质量。
The government decided to close the factory to improve air quality.
Here, '关闭' takes on a figurative meaning, referring to ceasing operations or activities, especially in an institutional or industrial context.
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