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老八股
lǎo​bā​gǔ

the same old stuff

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老八股 lǎo​bā​gǔ
the same old stuff
stale and repetitive talk or writing; an old-fashioned or pedantic way of thinking or behaving. Originally refers to the 八股文 bā​gǔ​wén used in imperial examinations during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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  • 八股 bā​gǔ