八股文

bā gǔ wén

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

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Child Words of 八股文

• 八 八 bā: eight; 8
• 文 文 wén: language
• 股 股 gǔ: thigh
• 八股 八股 bā gǔ: an essay in eight parts