鼙 (pí) - Drum — specifically a small drum used in & a hand drum.

鼙Tone 2

pí ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

鼙 · pí

Drum — specifically a small drum used in ancient times, often in military contexts or processions;

a hand drum.

Drum — specifically a small drum used ina hand drum.

Usage highlights

War drumsDrum soundMilitary drumDrum beatsBattle drumDrum and flute

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of war drums (鼙鼓) signaled the advance.
  • Military drums beat urgently (鼙鼓声声).
  • He heard the distant drum (远鼙) from the garrison.
  • The procession was led by drummers (鼙手).

Collocations

  • War drums(鼙鼓)
  • Drum sound(鼙声)
  • Military drum(军鼙)
  • Drum beats(鼙响)
  • Battle drum(战鼙)
  • Drum and flute(鼙箫)

Idioms

  • War drums shaking the earth(鼙鼓动地)
  • Drums and horns together(鼙角齐鸣)
  • The drum at the pass(关鼙)
  • Drums of alarm(警鼙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in military settings to signal commands or boost morale.
  • Appears in classical poetry and historical texts describing battles or ceremonies.
  • Often paired with other instruments (e.g., horns, bells) in ceremonial or military music.

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