lā gōu
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Chinese dictionary
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  • v.infml(of two people) hook up the little fingers of each other's right hands and give them a pull in token of good faith; make a pledge by hooking the little fingers

    • lā gōu yuē dìng

      拉钩约定

      hook up the little fingers of each other's right hands and give them a pull in token of good faith

Word usage

  • "拉" and "钩" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 小孩儿一辈子朋友

      Two children made a pledge by hooking their little fingers that they would be good friends for a lifetime.