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The character 钥, corresponding to the traditional form 鑰, is a phono-semantic compound primarily meaning "key". Its traditional structure combines the semantic radical 金 (metal) with the phonetic component 龠 (an ancient flute). In the simplified form, the radical becomes 钅, and 龠 is replaced by 月 as the phonetic element. The core meaning refers to keys for unlocking doors or mechanisms, extending metaphorically to denote a crucial point, vital passage, or essential method for solving a problem.
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这是我的钥匙。
钥匙在桌子上。
请把钥匙给我。
我找不到钥匙了。
这把钥匙能开门。
如果你有钥匙，就可以进去。
他忘记带钥匙，所以回不了家。
保管好钥匙是确保安全的重要环节。