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key in Chinese

key in Chinese is 鑰匙, 钥匙 — key means a shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.

key in Chinese

鑰匙
adj
Pronounced: yào shi
Indispensable, supremely important.
鑰匙
noun
Pronounced: yào shi
(countable) An object designed to open and close a lock.
钥匙
noun
Pronounced: yào shi
(countable) An object designed to open and close a lock.

What does "key" mean?

  1. noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
    "She forgot her house key at the office again."
  2. noun The single most important factor or step needed to achieve something.
    "Practice is the key to learning any instrument."
  3. noun One of the buttons pressed to type on a keyboard or play a musical instrument.
    "The space bar is the widest key on the keyboard."
  4. noun A short guide listing what the symbols, colours, or abbreviations on a map, chart, or test mean.
    "Check the key at the bottom of the map to see what the blue lines mean."

key in a sentence

  • She forgot her house key at the office again.
  • He cut a spare key for his sister.
  • Practice is the key to learning any instrument.
  • Patience was the key to solving the puzzle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "key" in Chinese?

"key" in Chinese is 鑰匙, 钥匙. key means: A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.

How do you pronounce 鑰匙?

"key" in Chinese is 鑰匙, pronounced "yào shi".

How do you use "key" in a sentence?

Example: "She forgot her house key at the office again." In Chinese, "key" is 鑰匙, 钥匙.

Are there other ways to say "key" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "key": 鑰匙, 钥匙.

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