(noun) a curved object used for catching, hanging, or connecting things, such as a fishhook, clothes hook, or window catch

to sew or knit using a hooked needle, often with large stitches

a mark used to indicate that something is correct or selected; a tick

to draw the contour or outline of something; often used interchangeably with 勾 gōu

(bound form) a hooked stroke in Chinese calligraphy, occurring at the end of various brush strokes

(verb) to catch, pull, or snag something with a hook or sharp object

a Chinese surname

(noun) an ancient curved weapon similar to a sword

(literary) to explore or delve into the hidden or obscure meanings of something

(archaic) to take into custody; to arrest or detain

curved like a hook