鼓掌

• 拼音: gǔ zhǎng
• 汉字拆解: 鼓 = to strike/drum; 掌 = palm of hand

含义

To clap; to applaud. The act of striking palms together to show appreciation or approval.

Used to express appreciation, congratulations, or welcome. Common at performances, speeches, ceremonies, and meetings. Can be commanded as an action or used to describe audience response.

例句

1. 演讲结束后，观众们热烈鼓掌。
2. 请大家为获奖者鼓掌！
3. 他的精彩表演赢得了全场鼓掌。

用法指南

语境: performance, ceremony, meeting, speech

语气: appreciative

正确说法

• 让我们为他鼓掌！(Let's give him a round of applause!)
• 观众鼓掌欢迎嘉宾。(The audience applauded to welcome the guests.)

错误说法

• 我鼓掌你的决定 (鼓掌 means physical clapping, not metaphorical approval — use 赞同 or 支持 instead)

起源与历史

Compound of 鼓 (to strike, drum) + 掌 (palm), literally meaning to strike one's palms together.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal