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The character "键", whose traditional form is "鍵", combines the metal radical "金" with the component "建" that signals both sound and the idea of construction, originally referring to a metal bolt or latch for fastening doors. Its meaning extended from these physical securing devices to denote keys for locks, and later evolved to encompass abstract vital parts or crucial points, as seen in modern terms for keyboard keys or pivotal elements. This progression from a specific mechanical object to a broader conceptual role reflects the adaptation of its core semantic field based on material and function.
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这个键盘很便宜。
关键时候要冷静。
请按下这个按键。
电脑的键位要熟悉。
快捷键能提高工作效率。
他定制了一个机械键盘。
如果你忘记了密码，重置键在这里。
在编程中，理解关键代码的逻辑至关重要。