Senses
嫡 primary wife
(bound form) the legal wife of a man as opposed to a concubine; of or born of the primary wife
嫡 direct descendant
(bound form) refers to the eldest son born of the primary wife, who is the legal heir
嫡 of direct descent
(bound form) being of the closest blood relationship; direct; related by blood rather than adoption or marriage
嫡 orthodox
(bound form) orthodox; legitimate; being of the main branch or school of thought rather than a side branch