English–Chinese
“close the door” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinguān mén
Example
出门时记得关门。chū mén shí jì de guān mén
Remember to close the door when you go out.
How to say “close the door” in Chinese
“Close the door” in Chinese is 关门 (guān mén).
An opening is made unavailable by closing its door, whether the opening belongs to a home, a building, or a business.
Example sentences with 关门
小店到了九点就关门了。xiǎo diàn dào le jiú diǎn jiù guān mén le
The small shop closes at nine.
Tips for using 关门
- English speakers often hear "close the door" as only a physical action, but Chinese uses this everyday verb more broadly when a business is no longer serving customers.