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万能钥匙 — “A universal solution”

万能钥匙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a universal solution”. A panacea; a cure-all; a master key (in the figurative sense of a solution to all problems). Literally, “Universal key”.

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万能钥匙 Pronunciation and Pinyin

万能钥匙 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
万
wàn3ten thousand
能
néng10can, be able to
钥
yào9key
匙
shi11spoon or key

Example Sentence with 万能钥匙

他希望能找到一把万能钥匙,来解决目前面临的所有难题。
He hoped to find a universal key to solve all the problems he was currently facing.

Idioms Related to 万能钥匙

More idioms starting with 万

  • wàn万wàn万qiān千qiān千thousands upon thousands
  • wàn万zhàng丈guāng光máng芒radiate immense dazzling brilliance
  • wàn万zhàng丈shēn深yuān渊a bottomless abyss or hopeless situation
  • wàn万zhàng丈gāo高lóu楼cóng从dì地qǐ起Great achievements start from humble beginnings
  • wàn万zhàng丈gāo高lóu楼píng平dì地qǐ起Great accomplishments start from humble beginnings
  • wàn万bù不yī一shī失absolutely safe and reliable
  • wàn万bù不shī失yī一absolutely foolproof
  • wàn万bù不dé得yǐ已as a last resort
  • wàn万shì世yī一shí时a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
  • wàn万shì世bù不yì易unchanging for all ages
  • wàn万shì世bù不xiǔ朽immortal for all generations
  • wàn万shì世zhī之yè业lasting legacy for countless generations

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What does 万能钥匙 mean?

万能钥匙 (wàn néng yào shi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a universal solution”.

How do you pronounce 万能钥匙?

万能钥匙 is pronounced wàn néng yào shi in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 万能钥匙 literally mean?

Literally, 万能钥匙 means “Universal key”. It is used to mean “a universal solution”.

What is the Chinese definition of 万能钥匙?

指能打开所有锁的钥匙。比喻解决一切困难的办法

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