🇨🇳 How to say

“key” in Chinese

钥匙yàoshi
Illustration of "key" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person fumbles through their bag, pulling out a small metal key to unlock the front door of an apartment building unde…

Usage note

钥匙 is used for physical keys to doors, cars, or locks—simple and common in daily life. It's a practical word to know when talking about access or security.

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