Taiwan Mandarin

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鑰匙

yàoshi

“key; a small metal instrument used to open or lock a door, box, or similar device.”

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A tool for opening a lock; a key; metaphorically, the crucial point or essential element; a strategic border location.

Spoon; a utensil for scooping liquids; also a surname; used in the word for key (鑰匙).