cin1 zi6 man4千字文
Jyutpingcin1 zi6 man4
Yalechīn jih màhn
Definition
A very lengthy article or post on a social media platform.
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How it's used
Originally referring to a classic Chinese educational text, this term has been repurposed in internet slang to describe any overly long, dense, or dramatic social media post. It carries a slightly sarcastic tone, implying that the writer is being long-winded or overly emotional. It is rarely used to describe actual literature, focusing instead on digital rants or detailed explanations.
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pin1篇pīnExamples
He wrote a long-winded post on social media to scold someone.
Do you really need to write a whole essay to explain yourself?
Common phrases
to write a long-winded post
to post a long-winded article
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a formal essay or a professional article, as it specifically targets the informal, often venting nature of social media posts.
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