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What does mean?

Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark

What it means

drum

In this place

In 南锣鼓巷: drum — the Yuan drum office that named the lane.

Remember this

鼓 pairs with 锣 on the plaque — drum and gong lane. Gift shops sometimes sell mini 鼓 replicas; the real story is the Yuan timekeeper office.

Where you’ll see it

Quick answers

What does 鼓 (gǔ) mean for travelers?
drum
Where will I see 鼓 in China?
On VibeHanzi it is taught at Nanluoguxiang. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
How do I remember 鼓 on the street?
鼓 pairs with 锣 on the plaque — drum and gong lane. Gift shops sometimes sell mini 鼓 replicas; the real story is the Yuan timekeeper office.