Vietnamese · Daily Life
chìa khóa
Key
Beginnernoun
Definition
A metal object used to open locks.
Example
Tôi không tìm thấy chìa khóa.
I cannot find my keys.
Etymology
'Chìa khóa' translates to 'key', with 'chìa' meaning 'to open' and 'khóa' meaning 'lock'. The term evolved as securing possessions became imperative in household management.
How & Where It’s Used
'Chìa khóa' is found in both spoken and written Vietnamese, common in everyday language and formal contexts involving security.