zhèng
tǒng

common
noun
adjective

Meaning of 正统

正统 means legitimate dynastic succession (in feudal history); orthodox line of succession; orthodox lineage (of schools, parties, etc.); legitimate succession. Pronounced zhèng tǒng.

  • legitimate dynastic succession (in feudal history); orthodox line of succession
  • orthodox lineage (of schools, parties, etc.); legitimate succession
  • orthodox; legitimate; traditional; conforming to established standards

Definitions & Examples

Míng
cháo
bèi
shì
wéi
Yuán
cháo
de
zhèng
tǒng
chéng
zhě
 

The Ming Dynasty was regarded as the legitimate successor to the Yuan Dynasty.

shǐ
shàng
cháng
cháng
zhēng
lùn
ge
zhèng
quán
cái
shì
zhèng
tǒng
 

Historians often debate which regime was the legitimate orthodox one.

Zhèng
tǒng
wáng
cháo
tōng
cháng
yōng
yǒu
gèng
wán
zhěng
de
shǐ
liáo
zǎi
 

Orthodox dynasties usually have more complete historical records.