angling

釣 is composed of 金 (metal) and 勺 (spoon). 金 represents metal, while 勺 is a pictograph of a long-handled ladle or scoop with the dot inside representing food, conveying the concept of using bait to entice. Because fishhooks were mostly crafted from metal, 釣 uses these components to represent the act of using bait to lure and catch fish.