The Chinese word 钥匙 means “key” in English. It is used to refer to a physical object that is used to unlock or open a lock. In Chinese culture, the concept of keys is often associated with the idea of security and safety. The word 钥匙 is commonly used in everyday conversations, such as when someone asks for the key to a room or a vehicle.
Translation
Noun: key
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我找不到我的钥匙了 | wǒ zhǎo bù dào wǒ de yào shi le | I can’t find my keys |
| 他把钥匙放在桌子上了 | tā bǎ yào shi fàng zài zhuō zi shàng le | He put the keys on the table |
| 这是我家的钥匙 | zhè shì wǒ jiā de yào shi | This is the key to my house |
| 你可以把钥匙给我吗？ | nǐ kě yǐ bǎ yào shi gěi wǒ ma? | Can you give me the keys? |
| 我的钥匙链丢了 | wǒ de yào shi liàn diū le | I lost my keychain |
| 他用钥匙打开了门 | tā yòng yào shi dǎ kāi le mén | He used the key to open the door |
| 我把钥匙放在了口袋里 | wǒ bǎ yào shi fàng zài le kǒu dài lǐ | I put the keys in my pocket |
| 这把钥匙是给客人的 | zhè bǎ yào shi shì gěi kè rén de | This key is for the guests |
HSK
钥匙 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 7-9.
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