No. 2,029 in Chinese
钥匙
Key.
In a sentence
这把钥匙可以打开门。
This key can open the door.
In this sentence, '钥匙' is used to refer to a physical object, a tool used to unlock or lock something.
成功的钥匙是坚持不懈。
The key to success is perseverance.
Here, '钥匙' is metaphorically used to indicate something essential or crucial for achieving an outcome.
我忘了在桌子上拿钥匙。
I forgot to take the key from the table.
'钥匙' refers to an object left behind, indicating its possession and location in a specific context.
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