zhàn

common
noun

Meaning of 战鼓

战鼓 means war drum used in ancient battles to boost morale or command troops; (figurative) call to action; inspiring slogan or movement; battle cry. Pronounced zhàn gǔ.

  • war drum used in ancient battles to boost morale or command troops
  • (figurative) call to action; inspiring slogan or movement; battle cry

Definitions & Examples

Zhàn
chǎng
shàng
zhàn
léi
míng
 
shì
bīng
men
shì
zhèn
 

The war drums thundered on the battlefield, and the soldiers' morale soared.

Jiāng
jūn
xiǎng
zhàn
 
hào
lìng
quán
jūn
jìn
gōng
 

The general struck the war drum, ordering the entire army to attack.

guǎn
chén
liè
zhe
miàn
dài
de
zhàn
 

An ancient war drum is displayed in the museum.

Measure Words

/ miàn
Primary
/ tōng