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Jyutpingzoeng1 wui4 tai2
Yalejēung wùih tái
Definition
A style of traditional Chinese novel structured into chapters, each headed by a couplet summarizing the main events.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the structure of traditional Chinese fiction where each chapter begins with a summary title. It is a technical literary term rather than a common conversational word, usually appearing in academic or formal discussions about literature. You will rarely hear it used in casual daily chat unless the topic is specifically about historical books.
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This is a very classic chapter-style novel.
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