鼓
掌

About

The word "鼓掌" is formed through a direct and vivid pictorial logic: the first character, "鼓", originally depicts a drum and here acts as a verb meaning "to beat" or "to strike"; it is combined with the second character, "掌", which means "the palm of the hand". Together, they visually and conceptually combine the action of striking with the object being struck, the palms, to instantly convey the composite idea of "clapping hands" or "applauding".

Example Sentences Hide

我们为精彩表演鼓掌。

Wǒmen wèi jīngcǎi biǎoyǎn gǔzhǎng.

We applaud for the wonderful performance.

听完报告，大家热烈鼓掌。

Tīng wán bàogào, dàjiā rèliè gǔzhǎng.

After listening to the report, everyone applauded warmly.

演员谢幕时，台下掌声雷动，观众持续鼓掌。

Yǎnyuán xièmù shí, táixià zhǎngshēng léidòng, guānzhòng chíxù gǔzhǎng.

When the actors took their curtain call, the applause was thunderous, and the audience continued to applaud.

他的创新观点赢得了全场观众的起立鼓掌。

Tā de chuàngxīn guāndiǎn yíngdé le quánchǎng guānzhòng de qǐlì gǔzhǎng.

His innovative viewpoint won a standing ovation from the entire audience.

在音乐会的高潮部分，指挥家转身面向观众，引导大家有节奏地鼓掌。

Zài yīnyuèhuì de gāocháo bùfèn, zhǐhuījiā zhuǎnshēn miànxiàng guānzhòng, yǐndǎo dàjiā yǒu jiézòu de gǔzhǎng.

At the climax of the concert, the conductor turned to face the audience and guided everyone to applaud rhythmically.

Word Definition - 鼓掌

gǔ zhǎng to applaud; to clap

Individual Character Details

鼓 gǔ, gǔ
掌 zhǎng