English–Chinese
“key” in Chinese
How to say “key” in Chinese
“Key” in Chinese is 关键 (guān jiàn).
The central point that can steer a matter toward success or failure.
Example sentences with 关键
项目成功的关键在于团队合作。xiàng mù chéng gōng de guān jiàn zài yú tuán duì hé zuò
The key to the project's success lies in teamwork.
Tips for using 关键
- In conversation, 关键在于 (guānjiàn zàiyú, "the key lies in") introduces the reason or condition that determines the result.
Other Chinese words for “key”
出门别忘了带钥匙。chū mén bié wàng le dài yào shi
Don't forget to bring your key when you go out.
这个键坏了，不能用。zhè ge jiàn huài le bù néng yòng
This key is broken and won't work.