gu2 sau2鼓手
Jyutpinggu2 sau2
Yalegú sáu
Definition
Drummer; a musician who plays the drums.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the musician who plays the drum kit in a band or musical ensemble. While it can be used for traditional percussionists, it is most commonly associated with modern rock or pop music contexts. It functions as a standard noun and is almost always paired with the verb 打 to describe the action of playing.
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go3個goExamples
The drummer in this band is really good at playing.
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