gōuGōugòu HSK7

hook

Senses

gōu gou

verb, noun · the first leg of the right-angled triangle (the shorter side) in ancient Chinese mathematics.

勾三股四弦五。

gōu collude

verb · to conspire or join together for an illicit or dishonest purpose

这两个人内外勾通,把公司的公款给私吞了。

gōu hook

verb · to catch with a hook or something shaped like a hook

他的衣服被树枝勾住了。

gōu evoke

verb · to arouse, attract, or call forth feelings, memories, or interest

这张老照片勾起了我对童年的回忆。

gōu tick

verb · to mark with a tick or strike out text with a stroke

他在名单上勾掉了几个人的名字。

Gōu surname

proper name · surname Gou

勾先生是我的同事。

gòu business

noun · used in the word 勾当 gòu​dàng, meaning business or affair

他们两个私下里经常做一些见不得人的勾当。

gōu sketch

verb · to delineate or draw the outline of something

她在那张白纸上很快勾出了家乡小路的草图。

References

variant 句/句 勾/勾