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钥匙 (yào shi): key

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
key
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 4

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  • key
  • key (for a lock)

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Example sentences

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I forgot to bring the key.

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This is the key to the room.

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The key is on the table.

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He can't find the car key.

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