Definition
按键 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to press a key'. It consists of 按 ('press') and 键 ('key') and can split to insert measure words, durations, or the specific key name (e.g., 按一次键 'press once', 按回车键 'press Enter'). Although the noun sense 'key/button' is common, this entry focuses on the verb-object usage as indicated by the POS.
v.o.
to press a key (on a keyboard, keypad, or button panel)
Examples
- 按键。Qǐng zài jiànpán shàng àn jiàn.Please press a key on the keyboard.
- 。Wǒ àn le yí cì jiàn cái néng jìxù.I pressed a key once to continue.
- 按键。Shūrù mìmì hòu àn jiàn.After entering the password, press a key.
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