[[Strokes]]
#Strokes
## 斜钩 xié gōu
![[斜钩 ((xié gōu)).svg]]
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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.