正统

正統

zhèngtǒng

adjective #17,995

Meanings

1 orthodox; traditional
2 legitimate (of an heir or succession)
3 orthodoxy

Characters

correct; proper

system; lineage

Examples

HSK 4

这是一家正统的法国餐厅。

Zhè shì yì jiā zhèngtǒng de Fǎguó cāntīng.

This is an authentic French restaurant.

HSK 5

他的观点非常正统。

Tā de guāndiǎn fēicháng zhèngtǒng.

His views are very orthodox.

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history

正统 originally referred to legitimate dynastic succession. It was also the reign name (1436-1449) of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengtong Emperor.

Stroke Order

正 zhèng

统 tǒng