关键 (guān jiàn): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word “关键” means “key point” or “crucial point”. It is commonly used to refer to the most important or critical aspect of a situation, problem, or issue. For example, in a business negotiation, the 关键 point might be the price or the delivery date. In a medical diagnosis, the 关键 might be a specific symptom or test result that leads to a diagnosis. The word can also be used in a more general sense to describe something that is essential or critical to the success or outcome of a situation.

Translation

Noun: key, crucial point

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
这个关键问题需要我们尽快解决zhè gè guān jiàn wèn tí xū yào wǒ men jǐn kuài jiě jué。This critical issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible
关键时刻,我们必须保持冷静guān jiàn shí kè, wǒ men bì xū bǎo chí lěng jìng。At a critical moment, we must remain calm
他的成功关键在于他的毅力和耐心tā de chéng gōng guān jiàn zài yú tā de yì lì hé nài xīn。The key to his success lies in his perseverance and patience
这个项目的关键是要找到合适的合作伙伴zhè gè xiàng mù de guān jiàn shì yào zhǎo dào hé shì de hé zuò huǒ bàn。The key to this project is to find the right partners
在这个关键时期,我们需要更多的支持zài zhè gè guān jiàn shí qī, wǒ men xū yào gèng duō de zhī chí。At this critical time, we need more support
他的决定将会对公司的未来产生关键影响tā de jué dìng jiāng huì duì gōng sī de wèi lái chǎn shēng guān jiàn yǐng xiǎng。His decision will have a critical impact on the future of the company

HSK

关键 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 5.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 关键 with Pinyin and English Translation