HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
钥 — key
- Reading
- yào
- Meaning
- key
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
钥 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is yào and it means key. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
钥 appears in everyday chinese words such as 钥匙 (key).
Chinese words containing 钥
Frequently asked questions
What does 钥 mean in Chinese?
钥 means key in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 钥 read?
钥 is read yào. Reading it inside real words — 钥匙 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 钥 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 钥 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 钥 in a word?
A common word containing 钥 is 钥匙 (yào shi) — "key". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 钥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 钥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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