Everyday characterIdea
勾
gōu
hook; tick
- Frequency
- #2,034Estimated
- HSK
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How it is built
A hook (勹) catching something
Idea Both parts give meaning.
Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.
勾 gives the sound in
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Built from 勾 1
Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.
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