鼓
gǔ
drum
Every meaning
gǔ
- drum
- to beat; to strike (a drum); to clap
- to bulge; to swell
- to rouse; to pluck up (courage)
Words with 鼓
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).