鼓
gǔ
What does 鼓 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.