鼔 (gǔ) - Drum — refers to a percussion instrument & to beat or play a drum

鼔Tone 3

gǔ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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鼔 · gǔ

Drum — refers to a percussion instrument;

to beat or play a drum;

to arouse or stimulate.

Drum — refers to a percussion instrumentto beat or play a drumto arouse or stimulate.

Usage highlights

Beat a drumDrum musicEncourage moraleDrum performanceDrummerWar drum

Synonyms

  • 鼓— drum (standard simplified form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The drummer beat the drum (打鼔).
  • Ancient armies used drums to signal attacks (击鼔进军).
  • The festival featured traditional drum performances (鼔乐表演).
  • His speech boosted morale (鼓舞士气).

Collocations

  • Beat a drum(打鼔)
  • Drum music(鼔乐)
  • Encourage morale(鼓舞)
  • Drum performance(鼔表演)
  • Drummer(鼔手)
  • War drum(战鼔)

Idioms

  • Beat drums and gongs(敲锣打鼔)
  • Morning bell and evening drum(晨钟暮鼔)
  • Boost morale with drums and flags(鼔旗相当)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Drums have been used in China since ancient times for military commands, religious ceremonies, and festivals.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, drums symbolize power, celebration, and communication.
  • Drum towers were important architectural features in ancient Chinese cities for timekeeping and announcements.

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