挂钩 (guà gōu) — (verb) to link, to couple, to connect (one thing to another, especially in economic or policy contexts); (verb) to establish contact with (a person or organization); (noun) hook, peg (for hanging things)
Definition
As a verb, it means to formally tie or link two things together (e.g. bonuses to performance) — a more official, structural 'link' than the loose bond expressed by 纽带. As a noun, it simply means a hook or peg for hanging things.
verb
to linkto coupleto connect (one thing to another, especially in economic or policy contexts)to establish contact with (a person or organization)
noun
hookpeg (for hanging things)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 挂钩。Tā men bǎ liǎng jié huǒ chē chē xiāng guà gōu qǐ lái le.They hooked the two train cars together.
- 挂钩。Gōng sī jiāng jiǎng jīn yǔ yuán gōng jì xiào guà gōu.The company links bonuses to employee performance.
- 挂钩，。Mén shàng zhuāng le yí gè guà gōu, fāng biàn guà yào shi.A hook was installed on the door to conveniently hang keys.
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