扣

kòu
#1,623 most
frequent character
button
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

扣 uses 扌 hand as the meaning part and 口 kǒu for the sound. It first meant to rein in a horse to stop it. From that it grew to arresting or detaining, fastening, a fastener or button, and giving a discount.

扣 as a component in other characters

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Example Sentences

这件衣服的扣子掉了。
zhè jiàn yīfú de kòuzǐ diàole 。
The button of this shirt has fallen off.
请帮我把这个扣扣上。
qǐng bāng wǒbǎ zhègè kòu kòushàng 。
Please help me fasten this button.
他的外套上有一个金色的扣。
tāde wàitào shàngyǒu yígè jīnsè de kòu 。
There is a golden button on his coat.

Same Characters, Different Readings

扣kòu
button

Words with similar meanings

钉子dīngzi
fastener
钉子 is a broader term that can refer to various types of fasteners, while 扣 specifically refers to a button used in clothing.
纽扣niǔkòu
button
纽扣 is another term for button, often used interchangeably with 扣 in the context of clothing.

Homophones

扣kòu
button

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