按键 (àn jiàn) — to press a key (on a keyboard, keypad, or button panel)

Definition

按键 (àn jiàn) is a verb meaning 'to press a key/button,' focusing on the physical action of pressing. More general than just keyboards — works for phone buttons, keypads, and panels.

verb
to press a key (on a keyboard, keypad, or button panel)

Examples

  • 按键
    Qǐng zài jiàn pán shàng àn jiàn.
    Please press a key on the keyboard.
  • Wǒ àn le yí cì jiàn cái néng jì xù.
    I pressed a key once to continue.
  • 按键
    Shū rù mì mǎ hòu àn jiàn.
    After entering the password, press a key.

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