釣 meaning and stroke order
Fishhook; to fish, to lure
How to write 釣, stroke by stroke
11 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 釣
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to fish with a hook and line; to angle
How 釣 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. A metal 釒 hook 勺; 勺 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 釒 (gold), shared by 135 characters on this site.
How to remember 釣
On the left is 釒 (metal), and on the right is 勺 (sháo, ladle), which looks like a little curved hook. A curved piece of metal on a line is a fishhook, so 釣 (diào) means to fish.
釣 is the traditional form; mainland China writes it 钓. It most often appears in 钓鱼 (diàoyú, to go fishing), which can also mean to set a trap for someone. Example: 周末我们去河边钓鱼。(Zhōumò wǒmen qù hébiān diàoyú.) We go fishing by the river on weekends.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 釣 (diào) with 約 (yuē, appointment), which has the silk radical 糹 on the left instead of metal 釒. Think of metal for a hook and silk for tying an agreement.
Common words with 釣
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
Questions about 釣
How many strokes are in 釣?
釣 is written with 11 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 釣 mean?
釣 (diào) means fishhook; to fish, to lure. A common word with it is 钓鱼 (diàoyú), meaning "to fish (with line and hook); to angle; (fig.) to entrap".
How do you pronounce 釣?
釣 is pronounced diào, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 釣?
The radical of 釣 is 釒, which carries the idea of "gold". Dictionaries list 釣 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 釣?
釣 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 钓, used in mainland China and Singapore.
Can 釣 be used for fishing with a net?
No. 釣 specifically means fishing with a hook and line. Net fishing is usually 捕鱼 (bǔyú) or 打鱼 (dǎyú).
What does 釣 mean in a figurative sense?
It can mean to lure or angle for something, like attention or praise. The idiom 沽名钓誉 (gūmíng-diàoyù) describes someone fishing for fame and a good reputation, usually with a critical tone.