(guān jiàn) - key, crucial, the crux in Mandarin
guānjiànTraditional: 關鍵
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Translation
key, crucial, the crux
Word origin
A compound of 关 (guān, a gate, a barrier) and 键 (jiàn, a bolt or key for a lock), the part that controls whether the gate opens, hence the crucial point.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 关 (guān, gate, barrier) + 键 (jiàn, bolt, key)
Stroke order
关
键
Examples
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Hard work is the key to success.
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This is the crux of the problem.
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At the crucial moment he did not give up.
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Choosing the right method is crucial.
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The key lies in whether you are willing to change.
关键 (guān jiàn) means the key or crux, the decisive point on which something turns. It works as a noun and attributively to mean crucial or pivotal.
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