Chinese words · HSK 7–9

勾

gōu

to hook

Every meaning

gōu

  1. to hook
  2. to evoke; to arouse
  3. to tick; to check off
  4. to cross out
  5. to draw; to outline
  6. to collude with

gòu

  1. (used in 勾当) business; dealings (often shady)

Words with 勾

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).