Learn a Chinese Character - 钓

1. Character Basics

Radical: 钅 (Metal radical)

Stroke Count: 8 (Number of strokes: 8)

Structure Analysis: 形声字，从金（钅，金属），勺声（sháo，表音）。本义指用金属钩捕鱼（如"钓鱼"），现也指谋取（如"沽名钓誉"）(Phonetic-semantic character: "钅" (metal) + "勺" (phonetic). Originally meant "fish with metal hook", now means "seek to obtain".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Diào (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

• 钓鱼 (diào yú) Fishing
• 钓竿 (diào gān) Fishing rod
• 钓具 (diào jù) Fishing gear
• 钓饵 (diào ěr) Bait

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Combine "钅" (metal hook) + "勺" (ladle shape) → Using hook-shaped tool for fishing. 组合“钅”+“勺”→ 用钩形工具捕鱼。