钥匙 (yàoshi) — how to say "key" in Chinese

Measure word: 把 (bǎ)

钥匙

Key

Character composition

key

spoon, key

Radicals / Keys

Spoon

#21 · · 2 strokes

Gold

#167 · jīn · 8 strokes

Examples

我不小心把家里的钥匙忘在办公室了,现在进不了门。

I accidentally left my house key at the office and now I can't get in.

一把钥匙

One key.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "key" in Chinese?

"key" in Chinese is 钥匙 (yàoshi).

What does 钥匙 mean in English?

钥匙 (yàoshi) means "Key".

How is 钥匙 pronounced?

It is pronounced yàoshi (written as yaoshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "key" in Chinese characters?

It is written 钥匙.

What HSK level is 钥匙?

钥匙 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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