ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
v.use classical Chinese words and sentences when speaking; drop the book bag
Word usage
- Separable word"掉" and "文" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他说着说着，掉起文来。
He larded his speech with quotations and allusions.
他想掉个文，又掉不对，反而出了笑话。
He wanted to lard his speech but used the wrong allusions, only to make a joke.