HSK 5
鼓掌
Meaning
- to applaud
- to clap
- Pinyin
- gǔ zhǎng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
鼓
gǔdrum; to beat, to strike; to rouse
Primary radical鼓 · drum
掌
zhǎngin charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot
Primary radical手 · hand
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details