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The character 钩 (traditional: 鉤) is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 金 (metal) on the left indicates the material, while the component 勾 on the right serves as the phonetic element and visually suggests a curved shape. In the simplified form 钩, the radical is written as 钅. The character literally means a hook, a curved or bent piece of metal used for catching, holding, or pulling. As a verb, it describes the action of hooking or catching, as well as sewing or crocheting with a hooked needle.
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墙上挂着一个新钩子。
鱼钩能用来钓鱼。
她用钩针勾织花朵。
请把钥匙挂在挂钩上。
这个背包有牢固的钩扣。
奶奶喜欢钩编彩色桌布。
登山者用钩子固定绳索。
这种机械臂通过钩住物体来搬运。