战鼓

戰鼓

zhàngǔ

noun #33,320

Measure Word

一面战鼓 miàn

Meanings

1 war drum; battle drum

Characters

Examples

战鼓声响起，士兵们冲向敌阵。

Zhàngǔ shēng xiǎngqǐ, shìbīngmen chōng xiàng dí zhèn.

The war drums sounded, and the soldiers charged the enemy lines.

比赛前，队友们敲响了战鼓。

Bǐsài qián, duìyǒumen qiāo xiǎng le zhàngǔ.

Before the match, the teammates beat the battle drum.

Tips

culture

In ancient Chinese warfare, drums signaled the advance (击鼓前进) and gongs signaled retreat (鸣金收兵). The phrase 战鼓擂动 (zhàngǔ léidòng, 'war drums thunder') is a common literary metaphor for any imminent contest — sports finals, election campaigns, or showdowns.

Stroke Order

战 zhàn

鼓 gǔ