guà​gōu HSK7

hook

Senses

挂钩/ 掛鉤 guà​gōu hook

A device used for hanging items, lifting heavy objects, or connecting railway carriages; a coupling

挂钩/ 掛鉤 guà​gōu to couple

To connect two railway carriages using a coupling

挂钩/ 掛鉤 guà​gōu to peg

To tie one value or policy to another, such as linking wages to inflation or performance

挂钩/ 掛鉤 guà​gōu to collude

Taiwan usage for establishing an improper or illegal connection with someone; to be in cahoots

挂钩/ 掛鉤 guà​gōu to link up

To establish contact or a working relationship between different organizations or units

References

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