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关键
guānjiàn
Description
"关键"是一个很常用的词，意思是最重要的部分。
"关键" is a very common word meaning the most important part.
我们常常说"关键时刻"或者"关键问题"。
We often say "关键时刻" (critical moment) or "关键问题" (key issue).
Meanings
关键guānjiàn
key; crucial; most important part
这是解决问题的关键。
This is the key to solving the problem.
关键guānjiàn
crucial; critical (as an adjective)
现在是很关键的时刻。
Now is a critical moment.
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Notes
- Etymology
关 (gate/close) + 键 (bolt/key); the pivotal bolt on a gate, hence 'crucial point'.
- Nuance
关键 stresses the decisive point, while 重要 simply means 'important' in general.
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