Today’s word of the day is 关 (guān) which means close. Let’s practice making different words, phrases, and sentences with 关 (guān).
关系 (guānxi) Relationship
The first word is 关系 (guānxi) which means relationship. A way of using it in a sentence 在中国，人际关系非常重要。(Zài Zhōngguó, rénjì guānxi fēicháng zhòngyào.) In China, interpersonal relationships are highly important.
关注 (guānzhù) To pay attention to
Another word we can create with 关 (guān) is 关注 (guānzhù). This means ‘to pay attention to’. Again, look at each character of this word, 关 means close and 注 means attention. A way of using it in a sentence is 我们应该关注环境保护问题。(Wǒmen yīnggāi guānzhù huánjìng bǎohù wèntí.) We should pay attention to environmental protection issues.
关门 (guānmén) To close down
Finally, we can create the word 关门 (guānmén) which means ‘to close down’. The 门 here means door. A way of using it in a sentence is 商店已经关门了，请明天再来。(Shāngdiàn yǐjīng guānmén le, qǐng míngtiān zài lái.) The shop has already closed, please come back tomorrow.