Common Meanings
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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.