HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
钩 — hook
- Reading
- gōu
- Meaning
- hook; barb; to hook
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
钩 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is gōu and it means hook; barb; to hook. 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.
钩 appears in everyday chinese words such as 钩 (hook, crochet) and 挂钩 (link up with).
Chinese words containing 钩
Frequently asked questions
What does 钩 mean in Chinese?
钩 means hook; barb; to hook in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 钩 read?
钩 is read gōu. Reading it inside real words — 钩 and 挂钩 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 钩 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 钩 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 钩 in a word?
A common word containing 钩 is 钩 (gōu) — "hook, crochet". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 钩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 钩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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