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Using 钥匙 (yàoshi) to refer to a key
Structure
Modifier + 钥匙
Explanation
钥匙 (yàoshi) means "key" and refers to the physical object used to open a lock. It is a common everyday noun often modified by adjectives or possessive phrases.
Examples
我出门忘带钥匙了，进不了家。
Wǒ chūmén wàng dài yàoshi le, jìn bù liǎo jiā.
I forgot to bring my keys when I went out and can't get into the house.
你把车钥匙放在哪儿了？
Nǐ bǎ chē yàoshi fàng zài nǎr le?
Where did you put the car keys?
她从包里掏出钥匙打开了门。
Tā cóng bāo lǐ tāo chū yàoshi dǎkāi le mén.
She took the keys out of her bag and opened the door.
我出门忘带钥匙了，进不了家。
wǒ chūmén wàng dài yàoshi le, jìn bù liǎo jiā.
I forgot to bring my keys when I left the house and can't get in.
你把车钥匙放在哪儿了？
nǐ bǎ chē yàoshi fàng zài nǎr le?
Where did you put the car keys?
她从包里掏出钥匙打开了门。
tā cóng bāo lǐ tāo chū yàoshi dǎkāi le mén.
She took out her keys from her bag and opened the door.