gwaa3 ngau1掛勾挂勾

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名詞Rare

Definition

A wall-mounted hook made of metal or plastic, used for hanging up objects.

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How it's used

Beyond the literal physical object, this term is frequently used in professional or economic contexts to describe pegging one currency to another. It implies a fixed, dependent relationship where one item or value is secured to a stable anchor point. When used for household items, it often specifically refers to the adhesive type that leaves no marks on walls.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我喺hai2門mun4後hau6邊bin1黐ci1個go3掛gwaa3勾ngau1好hou2唔m4好？

Could you help me stick a hook behind the door?

ni1呢go3個gwaa3掛ngau1勾diu3吊m4唔diu3吊dak1得hei2起gam3咁cung5重ge3嘅doi2袋aa3呀？

Can this hook hold up such a heavy bag?

Common phrases

mou4無han4痕gwaa3掛ngau1勾

adhesive hook

coeng4牆san1身gwaa3掛ngau1勾

wall hook

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the verb 掛住, which means to miss someone or to be preoccupied with something. While the characters are identical, the context of a physical object versus an emotional state makes the distinction clear.