Definition
长篇大论 is a fixed expression (idiom) describing an excessively long speech or written work, often with a negative connotation of being tedious, rambling, or bombastic. You can use it to criticize someone who goes on too long, or humorously describe your own lengthy explanation. It literally means 'long chapter, great discourse,' but the tone is usually dismissive or self-deprecating.
idiom
long-winded speech or articletirade
Examples
- 长篇大论，。Tā zài huìshàng fābiǎo le yì tōng cháng, dàjiā dōu tīng de bú nàifán le.He gave a long-winded speech at the meeting, and everyone got impatient listening.
- 长篇大论，。Zhè piān cháng de wénzhāng, wǒ kàn le sān yè jiù hé shàng le.This lengthy, tedious article—I closed it after just three pages.
- 长篇大论，。Bié cháng de le, zhíjiē shuō zhòngdiǎn ba.Don't go on and on; just get to the point.
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