鉤 (gōu) - Hook — a curved implement for catching, holding, & to hook or secure with a hook
鉤 · gōu
Hook — a curved implement for catching, holding, or pulling;
to hook or secure with a hook;
a checkmark symbol;
a Chinese unit of weight.
Hook — a curved implement for catching, holding,to hook or secure with a hooka checkmark symbol
Usage highlights
FishhookCheckmarkHanging hookCrane hookHook and loopScale hook
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He used a fishhook to catch a big fish (鱼钩).
- Please check the box with a hook (打钩).
- The old scale used hook weights (钩秤).
- The crane has a hook for lifting cargo (吊钩).
Collocations
- Fishhook(鱼钩)
- Checkmark(打钩)
- Hanging hook(挂钩)
- Crane hook(吊钩)
- Hook and loop(钩扣)
- Scale hook(钩秤)
Idioms
- To investigate thoroughly(钩深致远)
- To pry into secrets(钩玄提要)
- To fish for fame and wealth(沽名钓誉)
- Intricate and complex(钩心斗角)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese measurement, one hook equaled 30 catties (about 15 kilograms).
- The hook radical (钅+勾) appears in many metal-related characters due to the metal construction of hooks.
- In calligraphy, the 'hook' is one of the eight basic strokes in regular script.