How to Write 鼓
The character 鼓 (gǔ) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鼓 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
鼓 is pronounced gǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means drum; to beat.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 鼓 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 鼓
打鼓
dǎ gǔ
to beat a drum
鼓掌
gǔ zhǎng
to clap hands; to applaud
鼓励
gǔ lì
to encourage
Example Sentences
他喜欢打鼓。
tā xǐ huān dǎ gǔ
He likes playing the drums.
大家一起鼓掌。
dà jiā yì qǐ gǔ zhǎng
Everyone clapped together.
老师鼓励我学习。
lǎo shī gǔ lì wǒ xué xí
The teacher encouraged me to study.
Practice Writing 鼓 (gǔ)
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