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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to close' with 闭上 (bìshàng)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 闭上 + 眼睛/嘴

    Explanation

    闭上 (bìshàng) means "to close" and is specifically used for closing eyes or mouth. The directional complement 上 indicates the completion of the closing action, as in 闭上眼睛 (to close one's eyes).

    Examples

    • 闭上眼睛，深呼吸，放松一下。

      Bì shàng yǎnjīng, shēn hūxī, fàngsōng yīxià.

      Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax.

    • 她闭上嘴巴，不想再争论了。

      Tā bì shàng zuǐba, bù xiǎng zài zhēnglùn le.

      She closed her mouth, not wanting to argue anymore.

    • 你先闭上眼睛，我有个惊喜给你。

      Nǐ xiān bì shàng yǎnjīng, wǒ yǒu gè jīngxǐ gěi nǐ.

      Close your eyes first — I have a surprise for you.

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