八股

bā gǔ

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Definitions

  1. 1. an essay in eight parts
  2. 2. stereotyped writing

Words Containing 八股

八股文
bā gǔ wén

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

党八股
dǎng bā gǔ

drab, stereotypical Communist Party writing style

Child Words of 八股

八
bā

eight; 8

股
gǔ

thigh