鼓 · Zhang Zhi
鼓 (gǔ, 3rd tone). 《说文·卷五·鼓部》 explains the drum through a pun on 郭 (outer wall): 郭也。春分之音，萬物郭皮甲而出，故謂之鼓。从壴，支象其手擊之也 — ‘the sound of the spring equinox, when all things burst their husks and come out; from 壴 (a drum on its stand), with 支 depicti $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart