钥匙 (yào shi) — key
Definition
A physical key for opening locks or doors. Unlike 关键 (a 'key' point or idea) and 键 (a key on a keyboard), 钥匙 always refers to a real metal key.
noun
key
Measure word · 把
Easily confused
Examples
- 钥匙，。Wǒ méi yǒu dài yào shi, jìn bù liǎo mén.I didn't bring the key and can't get in the door.
- 钥匙。Zhè bǎ yào shi shì wǒ mā ma de.This key is my mom's.
- 钥匙。Tā yòng yào shi dǎ kāi le mén.He used the key to open the door.
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