击鼓 (jī gǔ) — to beat a drum, to drum
Definition
Literary/performative verb meaning 'to beat a drum,' typically as a stage or ceremonial act (e.g., in a performance or as a signal).
verb
to beat a drumto drum
Examples
- 击鼓。Tā zài wǔ tái shàng jī gǔ.He is beating a drum on stage.
- 。Tā jī le sān xià gǔ.He beat the drum three times.
- 。Tā jī le yì xiǎo shí de gǔ.He beat the drum for an hour.
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