Chinese word

钩子

Pronunciation

Pinyingōu zi

Meaning

  • nounhook

Example

墙上有个钩子，可以挂衣服。qiáng shàng yǒu gè gōu zi ké yǐ guà yī fú

There is a hook on the wall for hanging clothes.

Illustration for 钩子 (hook)

More examples

我在门框上装上了一个钩子，用来挂钥匙。wǒ zài mén kuàng shàng zhuāng shàng le yí gè gōu zi yòng lái guà yào shi

I installed a hook on the door frame to hang keys.

Core concept

A curved point or fitting that catches onto something so it can hang, hold, or secure it.

Common phrases

  • 装上钩子zhuāng shàng gōu zi

    install a hook

  • 钩子断裂gōu zi duàn liè

    hook breaks

  • 塑料钩子sù liào gōu zi

    plastic hook

Similar words

挂钩guà gōu: An attached hook-like fitting for hanging objects or keeping them secure.
钩gōu: A curved object or raised point for catching and holding something.

Definition in Chinese

指弯曲的小型挂件或突起，用来挂衣物、钥匙或固定各种物品。zhǐ wān qū de xiǎo xíng guà jiàn huò tū qǐ yòng lái guà yī wù yào shi huò gù dìng gè zhǒng wù pǐn

Word origin

钩 (gōu, "hook") + 子 (zi, "noun-forming suffix") forms the everyday noun for a hook-shaped fitting.

Usage tips

  • When the setting already identifies the object, Chinese can use 钩子 (gōuzi, "hook") without stating its material or purpose; English descriptions often add that detail in product or repair contexts.

Other meanings

  • fishhooknoun

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