direct line; authentic lineage
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
direct line; legitimate descent (of a family)
Refers to the principal line of descent in a family, as opposed to collateral branches.
Tā他
shì是
zhè这
gè个
jiā家
zú族
de的
dí嫡
pài派
zǐ子
sūn孙
。
He is a direct descendant of this family.
Zhǐ只
yǒu有
dí嫡
pài派
hòu后
dài代
cái才
néng能
jì继
chéng承
jué爵
wèi位
。
Only direct descendants can inherit the title.
noun
authentic lineage; direct transmission (of skills or martial arts)
literaryOften used in martial arts, traditional crafts, or academic schools to denote the authentic tradition passed down directly from the master.
Tā他
shì是
tài太
jí极
quán拳
de的
dí嫡
pài派
chuán传
rén人
。
He is an authentic lineage holder of Tai Chi.
Zhè这
mén门
wǔ武
yì艺
jiǎng讲
jiu究
dí嫡
pài派
zhēn真
chuán传
。
This martial art emphasizes authentic direct transmission.
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Zhǐ只
yǒu有
dí嫡
pài派
dì弟
zǐ子
cái才
néng能
xué学
xí习
zuì最
gāo高
shēn深
de的
gōng功
fu夫
。
Only disciples of the direct lineage can learn the most profound skills.