八股

bā gǔ

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Definitions

1. an essay in eight parts
2. stereotyped writing

Words Containing 八股

• 八股文 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 党八股 dǎng bā gǔ: drab, stereotypical Communist Party writing style

Child Words of 八股

• 八 八 bā: eight; 8
• 股 股 gǔ: thigh