gōuzhēn

勾针

Word · NounTraditional鉤針

crochet hook; crocheting

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

crochet hook; a hooked needle for knitting yarn

neutral

A hand tool used in the craft of crocheting.

Tā她
yòng用
gōu钩
zhēn针
biān编
zhī织
le了
yī一
dǐng顶
mào帽
zi子
 。

She crocheted a hat using a crochet hook.

Wǒ我
de的
gōu钩
zhēn针
diào掉
dào到
shā沙
fā发
fèng缝
lǐ里
le了
 。

My crochet hook fell into the couch cushion.

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Shāng商
diàn店
lǐ里
yǒu有
gè各
zhǒng种
chǐ尺
cùn寸
de的
gōu钩
zhēn针
chū出
shòu售
 。

There are crochet hooks of various sizes for sale in the store.

2.

noun

crochet; the craft or method of knitting with a hook

neutral

Refers to the craft itself, not just the tool.

Tā她
zhèng正
zài在
xué学
xí习
gōu钩
zhēn针
 ,
xiǎng想
gěi给
wá娃
wa娃
zhī织
jiàn件
yī衣
fu服
 。

She is learning crochet and wants to make a dress for her doll.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
fù复
zá杂
de的
tú图
àn案
xū需
yào要
gāo高
jí级
de的
gōu钩
zhēn针
jì技
qiǎo巧
 。

This complex pattern requires advanced crochet skills.