zhèng​jing​bā​bǎi

dead serious

Senses

正经八百/ 正經八百 zhèng​jing​bā​bǎi (also zhèng​jīng​bā​bǎi) dead serious

very serious or earnest; formal and solemn; without the slightest trace of humor

正经八百/ 正經八百 zhèng​jing​bā​bǎi (also zhèng​jīng​bā​bǎi) genuine

(Mainland China) genuine or standard; true to its name, such as a product that is high-quality or an authentic example of something

References

same_as 正儿八经/正兒八經 正经八百/正經八百