created sense approved 八股 · bāgǔ · eight-legged essay
八股
bāgǔ
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 approved 八股 · bāgǔ · stereotyped writing
八股
bāgǔ
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。