How to Write 钩
The character 钩 (gōu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
钩 is pronounced gōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hook.
Common Words with 钩
钩子
gōu zi
Hook
鱼钩
yú gōu
Fishing hook
挂钩
guà gōu
hook; to link
Example Sentences
墙上挂着一个钩子。
qiáng shàng guà zhe yí gè gōu zi
A hook is hanging on the wall.
钓鱼需要锋利的鱼钩。
diào yú xū yào fēng lì de yú gōu
Fishing requires a sharp hook.
把衣服挂在挂钩上。
bǎ yī fú guà zài guà gōu shàng
Hang the clothes on the hook.
Practice Writing 钩 (gōu)
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