How to say "the room card doesn't open the door" in Chinese

房卡开不了门。

fángkǎ kāi bù liǎo mén

The room card does not open the door

Grammar and structure

This is a subject-verb-object sentence: 房卡 (room card) + 开 (open) + 不了 (cannot) + 门 (door). 不了 indicates inability to complete the action.

When to use it

Use this when your hotel key card fails to unlock the door. It's a straightforward statement to hotel staff. Avoid saying '门开不了' without mentioning the card, as it might sound like the door itself is broken.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “The room card does not open the door” in Chinese?

“The room card does not open the door” in Chinese is 房卡开不了门。 (fángkǎ kāi bù liǎo mén).

How do you pronounce 房卡开不了门。?

房卡开不了门。 is pronounced fángkǎ kāi bù liǎo mén.

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