键
键 - jiàn
door bolt, lock bolt; key
door bolt, lock bolt; keyHow to read 键
Click 键 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 键 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 鍵 |
| Pinyin | jiàn |
| English | door bolt, lock bolt; key |
| Radical hint | 金 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 键入 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 键帽. “”。 Please read 键政 one more time.
Common words with this character
to key in; to input; to enter
keycap
to discuss politics online
keyway; key slot
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 键 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 键入 and 键帽 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.