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guānjiàn shì...
the key is... (关键是……)
关键是 A means “the key is A.” Use it to highlight the most important factor, action, or question.
Anchor example
关键是我们要找到真正的原因。
Guānjiàn shì wǒmen yào zhǎodào zhēnzhèng de yuányīn.
The key is that we need to find the real reason.
HSK 5
HSK 5
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1 structures
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15 exercises
Lesson summary
Read the sample sentence and notice how 关键是…… works in the frame: 关键是 A.
关键是... focuses attention on the decisive point. It is useful in problem-solving, advice, and analysis. It differs from 问题是..., which introduces the problem or obstacle. 关键是 usually points toward the solution or core factor.
Grammar pattern
关键是 A
directly states the most important point or factor
关键是我们要找到真正的原因。
Guānjiàn shì wǒmen yào zhǎodào zhēnzhèng de yuányīn.
The key is that we need to find the real reason.
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