To be exceptionally quick-witted and brilliant in composition; to demonstrate remarkable speed and talent in thinking and writing, reminiscent of Cao Zhi composing a poem in seven steps and Wen Tingyun forming eight rhymes with eight hand gestures.
这位年轻的诗人文思泉涌，每次创作都七步八叉，常常在短时间内完成令人惊叹的作品。
This young poet's inspiration flowed freely; whenever he composed, he was quick-witted and brilliant, often completing astonishing works in a short time.
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Early Modern
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