noun
eight-legged essay
Abbreviation of 八股文. Refers to a rigid classical Chinese essay form used in imperial examinations. The term is primarily encountered in historical or literary contexts.
See also: 八股文
八股は、かつて中国の科挙で用いられた定型の文章形式だ。
The eight-legged essay is a fixed-form essay style once used in China's imperial examinations.