钩 Stroke Order — How to Write 钩
钩 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
钩 Radical and Character Components
钩 is an ideographic compound. A metal 钅 hook 勾; 勾 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 钅 + 4 more strokes
钩 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gōu
Meanings of 钩 in Chinese
1
gōu钩
A curved and pointed tool used for hanging or fetching objects; a hook.
墙上有一个钩子，可以用来挂衣服。
There is a hook on the wall that can be used to hang clothes.
shaped like a hook; an object resembling a hook, such as a crochet hook or a scorpion's stinger.
她用钩针编织了一件漂亮的毛衣
She crocheted a beautiful sweater with a crochet hook.
A type of stroke (hook) in Chinese characters, such as 亅, 乛, or 乚.
这个字的最后一笔有一个漂亮的钩。
The last stroke of this character has a beautiful hook.
To catch, hold, or retrieve something using a hook or a hook-like motion/object.
小猫跳起来，想钩住主人手中的羽毛棒。
The kitten jumped up, trying to hook the feather wand in its owner's hand.
To research, explore, or delve into (e.g., forgotten texts, profound theories).
他致力于钩沉那些被遗忘的民间故事
He dedicated himself to unearthing those forgotten folk tales.
To implicate or involve someone in a matter, often unfavorably; to connect or link.
这个谣言把无辜的邻居也钩了进去。
This rumor also implicated the innocent neighbors.
Used interchangeably with '勾' (gōu), meaning to hook, draw an outline, or tick (as in a checkbox).
她用铅笔轻轻地在纸上钩勒出花的轮廓。
She lightly outlined the shape of the flower on the paper with a pencil.
A sewing method, specifically to hem the edge of clothing to make it neat and finished.
她正在给裙子钩边，这样看起来会更整洁。
She is hemming the edge of the skirt, so it will look tidier.
An ancient weapon, such as a hook-halberd, or a type of sword/saber, like 'Chún Gōu' (a famous sword) or 'Wú Gōu' (a famous saber).
他舞动着手中的吴钩，英姿飒爽。
He brandished the Wu-hook in his hand, looking valiant and spirited.
A curved blade, typically attached to a short handle, used for cutting grass or harvesting crops.
农民用钩割草。
Farmers use sickles to cut grass.
An ancient term for a compass, used for drawing circles.
古代的木匠用钩来画圆。
Ancient carpenters used a 'gōu' to draw circles.
Common Words and Phrases with 钩
1
A disease caused by hookworms.
通过改善环境卫生和个人卫生习惯，可以有效预防钩虫病。
Improving environmental sanitation and personal hygiene habits can effectively prevent hookworm disease.
2
To plot and scheme against each other for power or personal gain.
在激烈的职场竞争中，同事之间难免会钩心斗角，争夺有限的晋升机会。
In the fierce competition of the workplace, it's inevitable for colleagues to engage in intrigue and rivalry, vying for limited promotion opportunities.
3
A crochet hook is a needle with a hook at one end, used for making lace or knitted items.
她用钩针钩织了一条精致的围巾。
She used a crochet hook to crochet a delicate scarf.
4
the act or action of crocheting
她喜欢在空闲时间钩织围巾和帽子，作为送给朋友的礼物。
She enjoys crocheting scarves and hats in her free time as gifts for her friends.
5
A hook; a curved tool or object used for hanging, pulling, or retrieving things, or a hook-like part such as a stinger.
衣架上有很多小钩子用来挂衣服。
There are many small hooks on the clothes rack for hanging clothes.
More words with 钩
- chèng秤gōu钩steelyard hook, weighing hook
- diào吊gōu钩Hook, Lifting hook
- diào钓gōu钩fishing hook
- guà挂gōu钩hook up, link
- huá滑gōu钩Slip hook, Sliding hook
- náo挠gōu钩grappling hook, grapnel
- tuō脱gōu钩To decouple; to disconnect.
- yī衣gōu钩Coat hook, Clothes hook
- yú渔gōu钩fishing hook, hook
- chē车gōu钩coupler, coupling
- lóng笼gōu钩The hook-shaped handle of a cage.
- gōu钩biān边edging, border
- gōu钩chén沉unearth, excavate
- gōu钩zhù住hook, catch
- gōu钩xíng形hook-shaped, hooked
- shàng上gōu钩take the bait, get hooked
- yú鱼gōu钩fishhook, fishing hook
- yǎo咬gōu钩take the bait, bite the hook
- gōu钩shàng上hook on, hook up
- gōu钩hǎo好Hooked, Hooked up
Idioms with 钩
- qiè窃gōu钩qiè窃guó国Minor crimes punished, major crimes rewarded
- shè摄pò魄gōu钩hún魂utterly captivated or enthralled
- tiě铁huà画yín银gōu钩Vigorous yet graceful calligraphy strokes
- gōu钩xuán玄liè猎mì秘delve into profound mysteries
- gōu钩xuán玄tí提yào要delve into the profound and extract the essence
- gōu钩yuán元zhāi摘mì秘delve into profound mysteries
- gōu钩zhāng章jí棘jù句obscure and awkward phrasing
- gōu钩zhǎo爪jù锯yá牙ferocious and cruel
- dào盗yù玉qiè窃gōu钩steal things of all sizes
- qiè窃gōu钩dào盗guó国punish petty theft, reward grand larceny
- yín银gōu钩tiě铁huà画vigorous yet elegant calligraphy
- yín银gōu钩yù玉tuò唾elegant calligraphy and insightful remarks
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Open the tool →Questions about 钩
What does 钩 mean in Chinese?
钩 (gōu) means “shaped like a hook” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 钩?
钩 is pronounced gōu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 钩 have?
钩 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 钩?
钩 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 钩?
The radical of 钩 is 钅, and 钩 is an ideographic compound.
