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鼓掌
gǔzhǎng
Description
鼓掌就是用两只手拍在一起，发出声音，表示高兴或者喜欢。
'鼓掌' means to clap your hands together to make a sound, showing happiness or approval.
演出结束的时候，大家都会鼓掌。
At the end of the performance, everyone will '鼓掌'.
Meanings
鼓掌gǔzhǎng
to clap one's hands; to applaud
他唱完歌，我们一起鼓掌。
He finished singing, and we applauded together.
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Notes
- Etymology
鼓 (to beat/drum) + 掌 (palm), literally 'to beat the palms'.
- Nuance
鼓掌 is slightly more formal; 拍手 is more everyday and casual.
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