八股

bā gǔ

Rare

Definitions

1. an essay in eight parts
2. stereotyped writing

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Words Containing 八股

eight-part essay one had to master to pass the imperial exams in Ming and Qing dynasties

drab, stereotypical Communist Party writing style

Child Words of 八股

eight; 8

thigh