Word
鼓 — Chinese word meaning
HSK 5
鼓 (gǔ) is a Chinese word: drum. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 鼓
名 noun
drum
他在打鼓。
He is playing the drum.
动 verb
to drum; to beat; to encourage
他鼓起勇气，向前走去。
He mustered his courage and walked forward.
形 adjective
bulging
他的口袋鼓鼓的，装满了糖果。
His pocket is bulging, filled with candy.
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Word breakdown
鼓 — drum
Structure & writing
鼓 is not used as a component in any other character.
consists of
壴 is a component in 3 characters
支 is a component in 6 characters
Stroke order