钩 (gōu) - Hook — a curved implement for catching, holding, & a checkmark

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gōu ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

钩 · gōu

Hook — a curved implement for catching, holding, or pulling;

a checkmark;

a stroke in Chinese calligraphy;

to crochet.

Hook — a curved implement for catching, holding,a checkmarka stroke in Chinese calligraphy

Usage highlights

Fish hookCheck markHook strokeCrochet hookHanging hookSickle

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 直— straight (opposite of curved)
  • 叉— cross (opposite of checkmark)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman cast his hook (鱼钩).
  • Please check the box with a hook (打钩).
  • This character has a hook stroke (钩画).
  • She likes to crochet scarves (钩织围巾).

Collocations

  • Fish hook(鱼钩)
  • Check mark(钩号)
  • Hook stroke(钩画)
  • Crochet hook(钩针)
  • Hanging hook(挂钩)
  • Sickle(镰钩)

Idioms

  • Copper wall and iron hook(铜墙铁钩)
  • Hook heart and斗角(钩心斗角)
  • Pure gold不怕火炼，真玉不怕钩试(真金不怕火炼，真玉不怕钩试)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The hook stroke is one of the eight basic strokes in Chinese calligraphy, often appearing at the end of other strokes.
  • In traditional Chinese fishing culture, hooks were essential tools for livelihood.
  • The hook symbol (✓) is universally used for marking correct answers or completed tasks.

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