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钥

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Definitions

  1. 1. key
  2. 2. also pr. [yào]

Words Containing 钥

配钥匙
pèi yào shi

to make a key

万能钥匙
wàn néng yào shi

master key

钥匙洞孔
yào shi dòng kǒng

keyhole

钥匙卡
yào shi kǎ

keycard

钥匙链
yào shi liàn

keychain

锁钥
suǒ yuè

key and lock

公开钥匙
gōng kāi yào shi

public key (in encryption)

一把钥匙开一把锁
yī bǎ yào shi kāi yī bǎ suǒ

One key opens one lock.

权钥
quán yào

keys of authority

密钥
mì yào

(cryptography) key

钥匙
yào shi

key

私人钥匙
sī rén yào shi

private key (in encryption)

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