闔 (hé) - To close & to shut

闔Tone 2

hé ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

闔 · hé

To close;

to shut;

entire;

whole;

harmonious.

To closeto shutentire

Usage highlights

Close the doorEntire familyClose eyesClose up shopHarmonious unionComplete collection

Synonyms

  • 關— to close; to shut
  • 閉— to close; to shut
  • 合— to join; to close

Antonyms

  • 開— to open
  • 張— to open; to spread

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please close the door (闔上門).
  • The whole family went on vacation (闔家出遊).
  • He closed his eyes to rest (闔眼休息).
  • The store closes at 9 PM (商店晚上九點闔門).

Collocations

  • Close the door(闔門)
  • Entire family(闔家)
  • Close eyes(闔眼)
  • Close up shop(闔店)
  • Harmonious union(闔歡)
  • Complete collection(闔集)

Idioms

  • The entire family is happy(闔家歡樂)
  • All doors are closed(萬戶闔門)
  • Close the door and reflect(闔門思過)
  • Open and close freely(開闔自如)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, '闔家' (entire family) is commonly used in festive greetings to wish happiness to the whole family.
  • The character embodies the concept of completeness and unity, often used in formal contexts.
  • In classical texts, it appears in descriptions of gates closing, symbolizing security and privacy.

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