hook; bent shape
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
a tool for hanging or picking up objects; shaped like a curve
Typically refers to a hook or curved implement used for lifting, holding, or pulling objects.
Tā他
yòng用
gōu钩
zi子
bǎ把
diào掉
jìn进
shuǐ水
lǐ里
de的
yào钥
shi匙
lāo捞
le了
shàng上
lái来
。
He used a hook to retrieve the keys that fell into the water.
Qiáng墙
shàng上
yǒu有
gè个
guà挂
yī衣
fu服
de的
gōu钩
zi子
。
There is a hook on the wall for hanging clothes.
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Huǒ火
gōu钩
zi子
shì是
shēng生
lú炉
zi子
yòng用
de的
gōng工
jù具
。
A fire hook is a tool used for tending a stove.
Diào钓
yú鱼
gōu钩
bì必
xū须
hěn很
fēng锋
lì利
。
A fishing hook must be very sharp.
noun
a thing shaped like a hook
This is a metaphorical or descriptive use, referring to an object or body part that resembles the curved shape of a hook.
Xiē蝎
zi子
wěi尾
ba巴
shàng上
de的
gōu钩
zi子
yǒu有
dú毒
。
The hook on a scorpion's tail is venomous.
Lǎo老
yīng鹰
de的
huì喙
qián前
duān端
yǒu有
yī一
gè个
fēng锋
lì利
de的
gōu钩
zi子
。
An eagle's beak has a sharp hook at the front.
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Nà那
kē棵
gǔ古
shù树
de的
zhī枝
gàn干
zhǎng长
de得
xiàng像
jù巨
dà大
de的
gōu钩
zi子
。
The branches of that ancient tree grew like huge hooks.