How to Write 勾
The character 勾 (gōu) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 勹 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
勾 is pronounced gōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to tick or hook.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: gōu, gòu.
Common Words with 勾
Example Sentences
画家几笔就勾画出了一幅生动的素描作品。
huà jiā jǐ bǐ jiù gōu huà chū le yī fú shēng dòng de sù miáo zuò pǐn
With a few strokes, the painter sketched a vivid drawing.
这种官商勾结的行为严重破坏了市场秩序。
zhè zhǒng guān shāng gōu jié de xíng wéi yán zhòng pò huài le shì chǎng zhì xù
This collusion between government and business seriously undermines market order.
这两个家伙在暗中干着见不得人的勾当。
zhè liǎng gè jiā huo zài àn zhōng gàn zhe jiàn bù dé rén de gòu dàng
These two guys are secretly engaged in shady business.
Practice Writing 勾 (gōu)
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