eight-legged essay
eight-legged essay · eight-legged essays
A standardized argumentative essay consisting of eight parts, written by candidates in…A standardized argumentative essay consisting of eight parts, written by candidates in the Chinese imperial examination.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A standardized argumentative essay consisting of eight parts, written by candidates in the Chinese imperial examination.
Origin
Calque of Chinese 八股文 (bāgǔwén).Calque of Chinese 八股文 (bāgǔwén).
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