Writing
鼓 (gǔ) — how to say "drum" in Chinese
鼓
Drum
noun · verb · adjective
Radicals / Keys
鼓
Drum
#207 · gǔ · 13 strokes
Collocations
打鼓
dǎ gǔ
play the drum
鼓的声音
gǔ de shēngyīn
sound of a drum
Examples
他在乐队里打鼓。
He plays the drum in the band.
他打鼓。
He plays the drum.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "drum" in Chinese?
"drum" in Chinese is 鼓 (gǔ).
What does 鼓 mean in English?
鼓 (gǔ) means "Drum".
How is 鼓 pronounced?
It is pronounced gǔ (written as gu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Drum in Chinese writing
It is written 鼓 and has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 鼓?
鼓 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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