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扣 (kòu): to deduct, to button; button

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 6verb, noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to deduct, to button; button
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb, noun
HSK level
HSK 6
Strokes
6
Radical
扌
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to fasten
  • to button
  • button
  • buckle
  • knot
  • to arrest
  • to confiscate
  • to deduct (money)
  • discount
  • to knock
  • to smash

Chinese explanation

  • 把东西固定或系在一起,比如扣上纽扣、把门扣住
  • 从原数中减去一部分,比如扣钱、扣分
  • 用圈状物套住或抓住,比如扣球、把犯人扣起来
  • 结成的结或圈状物,比如绳扣、活扣。

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Example sentences

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Before going out, he carefully fastened the buttons of his coat one by one, and only then picked up his keys and left.

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She took off her scarf and fastened it to the strap of her backpack so she wouldn't lose it.

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The police detained the illegally parked car and only allowed it to be driven away after the owner paid the fine.

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In order to attend the interview, he deliberately put on a white shirt fastened with black buttons, looking very smart.

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The drawer of this filing cabinet is broken and doesn't close tightly; you have to use a little force to latch it.

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