穿文凿句 — “To meticulously polish and refine one's writing”
穿文凿句 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously polish and refine one's writing”. Often to the point of being overly elaborate, pedantic, or unnatural, making the prose feel forced or artificial. Literally, “Pierce words, chisel sentences”.
穿文凿句 Pronunciation and Pinyin
穿文凿句 Character Breakdown
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What does 穿文凿句 mean?
穿文凿句 (chuān wén záo jù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meticulously polish and refine one's writing”.
How do you pronounce 穿文凿句?
穿文凿句 is pronounced chuān wén záo jù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 穿文凿句 literally mean?
Literally, 穿文凿句 means “Pierce words, chisel sentences”. It is used to mean “to meticulously polish and refine one's writing”.
What is the Chinese definition of 穿文凿句?
穿：凿。指推敲文字，雕琢词句。写文章牵强附会