Definition
打油诗 (dǎyóushī) is a Chinese term for 'doggerel' or 'clumsy verse' — a type of informal, often humorous or satirical poem that doesn't follow strict classical rules. The name comes from a Tang dynasty poet named Zhang Dayou (张打油), who wrote simple, colloquial poems. These poems are characterized by plain language, irregular meter, and a playful or mocking tone. You might encounter them in casual writing, internet memes, or as a self-deprecating label for amateur poetry.
n.
doggerelclumsy verse (informal, humorous, or satirical poetry)
Examples
- 打油诗，。Tā xiě le yì shǒu dá, bǎ dàjiā dōu dòu xiào le.He wrote a piece of doggerel that made everyone laugh.
- 打油诗，。Zhè shǒu dá suīrán bù gōngzhěng, dàn hěn yǒu qùwèi.This doggerel, though not polished, is quite interesting.
- 打油诗。Wǎng shàng hěnduō rén xǐhuan yòng dá lái fěngcì shèhuì xiànxiàng.Many people online like to use doggerel to satirize social phenomena.
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