[[Strokes]] #Strokes ## 斜钩 xié gōu ![[斜钩 ((xié gōu)).svg]] --- The term "斜钩" (xié gōu) in Chinese refers to a stroke structure commonly found in Chinese characters. It consists of a diagonal stroke that ends with a hook or curve. This stroke structure is used in many characters and often serves as a radical or a component within a character. An example of a Chinese character containing the "斜钩" stroke structure is: 1. 到 (dào) - to arrive, to reach In this character, the "斜钩" stroke structure appears as a diagonal stroke that ends with a hook at the bottom. Here are some more examples of Chinese characters containing the "斜钩" stroke structure: 2. 切 (qiē) - to cut, to slice 3. 刻 (kè) - to carve, to engrave 4. 刚 (gāng) - firm, strong 5. 剧 (jù) - drama, play In these characters, the "斜钩" stroke structure serves as a distinctive component, contributing to the character's overall form and pronunciation.