閉
closed · shut
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
surround from above: gate + 才
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of gate and talent. Closing gate.
Symbolism
Close, shut down, closing. Represents closing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
閉口頓首
へいこうとんしゅ
being at a complete loss as to what to do; being at one's wit's end; being at a loss for an answer; being at a complete loss as to what to do
羞月閉花
しゅうげつへいか
the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (so beautiful that) the moon is abashed and flowers wilt; the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman
蟄居閉門
ちっきょへいもん
house arrest; being placed in confinement at home; house arrest
閉月羞花
へいげつしゅうか
charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; great beauty; (so beautiful that) the moon hides and flowers are abashed; charms of a uniquely beautiful woman
閉門蟄居
へいもんちっきょ
house arrest; being placed in confinement at home; house arrest
羞花閉月
しゅうかへいげつ
the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (so beautiful that) flowers are abashed and the moon hides; the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman
Proverbs & Idioms
門戸を閉ざす
もんこをとざす
To close the gates
To cut off communication