"The True Story of Ah Q" is one of Lu Xun's most famous novels.
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usage
正传 most commonly appears in the phrase 言归正传 ('returning to the main topic'), used to redirect a conversation after a digression. It also appears in literary titles — 《阿Q正传》 is the most famous example.
culture
《阿Q正传》 (1921) by Lu Xun is a landmark of modern Chinese literature. Ah Q represents a satirical portrait of Chinese national character, and the title's 正传 ('true biography') is ironic.
