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    Expressing 'drum' with 鼓 (gǔ)

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    Structure

    鼓

    Explanation

    鼓 (gǔ) means "drum" and refers to the percussion instrument struck to produce sound. It is used in contexts related to music, traditional Chinese culture, and performances. As a verb, 鼓 can also mean "to beat" or "to encourage," as in 鼓励 (to encourage).

    Examples

    • 他从小就学打鼓，现在是乐队的鼓手。

      tā cóngxiǎo jiù xué dǎ gǔ, xiànzài shì yuèduì de gǔshǒu.

      He learned to play the drums from a young age, and now he is the band's drummer.

    • 远处传来一阵阵鼓声。

      yuǎnchù chuánlái yī zhènzhèn gǔshēng.

      The sound of drums came from the distance.

    • 过年的时候，村里人都出来敲鼓庆祝。

      guònián de shíhou, cūn lǐ rén dōu chūlái qiāo gǔ qìngzhù.

      During the New Year, the villagers all come out to beat drums and celebrate.

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