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勾

勾 (gōu) · to hook

勾 (gōu) means “to hook”. It is made of 勹 + 厶 and has 4 strokes.

Break 勾 into its parts

What 勾 is made of

勾 stroke order

勾 stroke order diagram: 4 strokes, numbered in writing order
勾 is written with 4 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 勾结

他们勾结在一起骗钱。Tāmen gōujié zài yìqǐ piàn qián.They colluded to cheat people out of money.
警察发现了他们勾结的证据。Jǐngchá fāxiàn le tāmen gōujié de zhèngjù.The police found evidence that they had colluded.

Words with 勾

Also built with 勹

Quick facts

Pinyingōu
Meaningto hook
Strokes4
PatternTop-right wrap

Questions about 勾

What does 勾 mean?

勾 (gōu) means “to hook”.

How many strokes does 勾 have?

勾 has 4 strokes.

What parts make up 勾?

勾 is made of 勹 (wrap shape) and 厶 (private).

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