Definition
锁 (suǒ) as a verb means 'to lock' with a key or latch (e.g., 锁门 lock the door). It is more specific than 关 (guān) 'to close/shut', which does not imply using a lock. 锁定 (suǒ dìng) is a more formal verb for locking something securely (like a device or file).
noun
lock
verb
to lock
Measure word · 把
Easily confused
- 针zhēnlook-alikeneedle (sewing, pin)
- 所suǒsound-alike(classifier) for houses, buildings, institutions
- 银yínlook-alikesilver (the precious metal)
- 所suǒsound-alike(particle) used before verbs to form noun phrases (所 + verb + 的); also in 有所 and 为...所...
- 缩suōsound-aliketo shrink, to contract (in size or volume)
Examples
- 锁。Tā bǎ xiāngzi suǒ hǎo le.He locked the suitcase.
- 锁。Zhè bǎ suǒ hěn ānquán.This lock is very secure.
- 。Chūqù de shíhou jìde suǒ mén.Remember to lock the door when you go out.
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