How common it is
鼓 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say gǔ slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
鼓表示一种打击乐器。
gǔ biǎo shì yì zhǒng dǎ jī yuè qì。
鼓 means a percussion instrument.
Context note
鼓常用于音乐、表演和节日。
gǔ cháng yòng yú yīn yuè 、 biǎo yǎn hé jié rì。
It is often used with music, performances, and festivals.
5 examples
他会打鼓。
tā huì dǎ gǔ。
He can play the drum.
鼓声很大。
gǔ shēng hěn dà。
The drum sound is loud.
孩子喜欢敲鼓。
hái zi xǐ huan qiāo gǔ。
The child likes beating the drum.
这面鼓很漂亮。
zhè miàn gǔ hěn piào liang。
This drum is very beautiful.
节日里常有鼓。
jié rì lǐ cháng yǒu gǔ。
Drums are often used in festivals.
5 mini stories
音乐课上，大家看老师敲鼓。
yīn yuè kè shàng， dà jiā kàn lǎo shī qiāo gǔ。
In music class, everyone watched the teacher beat the drum.
节日一到，鼓声就响起来。
jié rì yí dào， gǔ shēng jiù xiǎng qǐ lái。
As soon as the festival came, the drum sound started.
他学会了打鼓。
tā xué huì le dǎ gǔ。
He learned to play the drum.
鼓声让人觉得很有力量。
gǔ shēng ràng rén jué de hěn yǒu lì liàng。
The drum sound makes people feel strong.
孩子们围着鼓开心地笑。
hái zi men wéi zhe gǔ kāi xīn dì xiào。
The children smiled happily around the drum.