bā​gǔ

eight-legged essay

  • created sense approved 八股 · bā​gǔ · eight-legged essay

    八股

    bā​gǔ

    eight-legged essay

    the rigid eight-part functional essay style prescribed for imperial examinations in the Ming and Qing dynasties

    八股文是明清科举制度下的产物。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 八股 · bā​gǔ · stereotyped writing

    八股

    bā​gǔ

    stereotyped writing

    formulaic language or writing lacking in original thought; clichés or official jargon

    我们应该尽量避免在报告中使用这种官八股。

    created sense