HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
勾 — to hook
- Reading
- gōu
- Meaning
- to hook; to delineate; to tick off
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
勾 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is gōu and it means to hook; to delineate; to tick off. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
勾 appears in everyday chinese words such as 勾 (mix, collude, hook), 勾勒 (sketch, delineate) and 勾结 (collude with, conspire).
Chinese words containing 勾
Frequently asked questions
What does 勾 mean in Chinese?
勾 means to hook; to delineate; to tick off in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 勾 read?
勾 is read gōu. Reading it inside real words — 勾 and 勾勒 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 勾 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 勾 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 勾 in a word?
A common word containing 勾 is 勾 (gōu) — "mix, collude, hook". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 勾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 勾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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