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
Pronounced: yào shi
Indispensable, supremely important.
鑰匙
Pronounced: yào shi
(countable) An object designed to open and close a lock.
钥匙
Pronounced: yào shi
(countable) An object designed to open and close a lock.
What does "key" mean?
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noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
"She forgot her house key at the office again."
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noun The single most important factor or step needed to achieve something.
"Practice is the key to learning any instrument."
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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."
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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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