ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
v.lard one's speech with literary allusions/quotations; show off one's learning
说大白话就可以了，为什么转文呢！
Just speak the way you are used to and there is no need for such pseudo-intellectual expressions.
Word usage
- Separable word"转" and "文" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
你在老师面前转什么文？
Why did you show off the literary allusions in front of the teacher?
他上次也在我面前转过文。
He has showed off his learning in front of me last time.