Word

键 (jiàn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

键 (jiàn) is a Chinese word: key. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 键

名 míng noun

key

这个键坏了。

zhè ge jiàn huài le

This key is broken.

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Word breakdown

键 jiàn — key

Structure & writing
1 键 jiàn — key (mechanical component connecting a shaft to a gear or pulley, usually a rectangular steel block fitted into keyways)

键 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 钅 jīn — metal/gold radical
钅 is a component in 43 characters
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