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钩
gōu
Description
“钩”是一种弯弯的东西，可以挂住或者钓起别的东西。
"钩" is a curved object that can catch or hook other things.
钓鱼的时候用鱼钩，衣服可以挂在墙上的钩子上。
When fishing, you use a fishhook, and clothes can hang on hooks on the wall.
Meanings
钩gōu
a hook
墙上有一个钩，可以挂衣服。
There is a hook on the wall for hanging clothes.
钩gōu
to hook; to hang or catch with a hook
他用手指钩住了绳子。
He hooked the rope with his finger.
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Notes
- Nuance
钩 alone is often used as 钩子 in everyday speech for a physical hook.
- Etymology
the 钅 (metal) radical marks it as a metal object.
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