正经八百

Traditional: 正經八百

zhèng jīng bā bǎi

Dictionary entry

very serious

What does 正经八百 mean?

正经八百 (zhèng jīng bā bǎi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1very serious

2solemn

Character breakdown

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正zhēngfirst month of the lunar year 经Jīngsurname Jing 八bāeight 百Bǎisurname Bai

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正经八百

zhèng jīng bā bǎi

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