appreciate remarkable writing together; now often: expose absurd writing for public critique
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share and appreciate remarkable or unusual writings together
literaryOriginally neutral, referring to the joint appreciation of unique literature. Derived from the poem by Tao Qian (Tao Yuanming).
Ancient people found joy in sharing and appreciating remarkable writings, often gathering to critique poetry and prose.
idiom
expose absurd or erroneous writing for public identification and criticism
neutralThe dominant contemporary usage, often ironic or sarcastic. Used when presenting flawed content to highlight its ridiculousness.
This article is logically chaotic and full of errors—it's truly a piece to be 'appreciated' (i.e., criticized) together.
He posted that absurd opinion online, leading netizens to 'appreciate' it together (i.e., collectively mock and critique it).
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The editor posted this heavily plagiarized article in the group for everyone to 'appreciate' together (i.e., to identify and condemn).
This self-contradictory viewpoint is perfect to be brought out for 'joint appreciation' (i.e., public critique).