鈅 (yuè) - Yue — an ancient term for a key & also used in names.

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yuè ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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鈅 · yuè

Yue — an ancient term for a key or lock;

also used in names.

Yue — an ancient term for a keyalso used in names.

Usage highlights

KeyLock and keyGolden keyKey to successTreasure key

Synonyms

  • 钥— key (simplified form)
  • 锁— lock

Antonyms

  • 锁— lock (complementary rather than direct antonym)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The key to the treasure (宝藏之鈅).
  • An ancient bronze key (青铜鈅).
  • A name meaning precious key (珍鈅).

Collocations

  • Key(鈅匙)
  • Lock and key(锁鈅)
  • Golden key(金鈅)
  • Key to success(成功之鈅)
  • Treasure key(宝鈅)

Idioms

  • The key to the heart(心鈅)
  • Unlock the mystery(解鈅奥秘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used historically for keys and locks, often in literary contexts.
  • In naming, it conveys a sense of value, access, or solution.

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