钓鱼

釣魚

diàoyú

verb HSK 7-9 #3,788

Meanings

1 to fish
2 to go fishing
3 phishing (internet)

Characters

to fish with a hook; to angle

Examples

HSK 2

爷爷喜欢在河边钓鱼。

Yéye xǐhuan zài hébiān diàoyú.

Grandpa likes to fish by the river.

HSK 2

周末我们去钓鱼吧。

Zhōumò wǒmen qù diàoyú ba.

Let's go fishing this weekend.

Tips

usage

钓鱼 also means 'phishing' in internet contexts (钓鱼网站 = phishing website). The metaphor works the same as in English - luring someone to take the bait.

Stroke Order

钓 diào

鱼 yú