diào​shū​dài

to show off erudition

Senses

掉书袋/ 掉書袋 diào​shū​dài to show off erudition

To show off one's learning or erudition, specifically by excessively quoting classics or using academic jargon in one's writing or speech

掉书袋/ 掉書袋 diào​shū​dài erudite show-off

Person who likes to show off their learning by constantly quoting classics

References

synonym 掉书袋/掉書袋 咬文嚼字/咬文嚼字
synonym 掉文/掉文 掉书袋/掉書袋