Writing
键 (jiàn) — how to say "key" in Chinese
键
Key
noun
Radicals / Keys
金
Gold
#167 · jīn · 8 strokes
Collocations
键盘上的键
jiànpán shàng de jiàn
key on the keyboard
Examples
电脑键盘上有很多键。
There are many keys on the computer keyboard.
按这个键。
Press this key.
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Frequently asked questions
Key in Chinese meaning
"key" in Chinese is 键 (jiàn).
Jian meaning Chinese
键 (jiàn) means "Key".
How is 键 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiàn (written as jian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Key in Chinese characters
It is written 键 and has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 键?
键 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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