gwaan1 gin6 man6 tai4關鍵問題关键问题

Jyutpinggwaan1 gin6 man6 tai4

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Definition

Key issues; crucial or pivotal problems.

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How it's used

Focuses on the core or decisive factor of a situation, often used in formal or professional discussions. While it sounds slightly more serious than everyday chatter, it is perfectly natural in workplace meetings or when analyzing complex topics. It carries a sense of urgency, implying that addressing this specific point will determine the success or failure of the entire project.

Examples

ni1呢go3個hai6係muk6目cin4前zeoi3最gwaan1關gin6鍵man6問tai4題，jiu3要zik1即hak1刻cyu5處lei5理。

This is the most key issue right now, we need to handle it immediately.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得gaai2解kyut3決ni1呢go3個gwaan1關gin6鍵man6問tai4題jau5有gei2幾naan4難aa4呀？

How difficult do you think it is to solve this key issue?

Common phrases

gaai2解kyut3決gwaan1關gin6鍵man6問tai4題

solve the key issue

min6面deoi3對gwaan1關gin6鍵man6問tai4題

face the key issue

Common mistake

Learners often use this as a direct translation for any difficult problem, but it should be reserved for issues that are central or pivotal to a situation. If a problem is just annoying or hard but not decisive, use 難題 instead.