zhèng​tǒng

orthodox

Senses

正统/ 正統 zhèng​tǒng orthodox

Follows established or traditional standards, especially regarding ideas, customs, or beliefs; strictly conforming to rules or tradition

正统/ 正統 zhèng​tǒng dynastic succession

The system of legitimate, generation-to-generation succession in a monarchy

正统/ 正統 zhèng​tǒng Zhengtong

Reign name of the sixth Ming emperor, Yingzong, who reigned from 1435 to 1449

正统/ 正統 zhèng​tǒng main lineage

The direct line of descent or succession of a political party, academic school, or religious sect from its founder

References

antonym 正统/正統 异端/異端
see 正统/正統 英宗/英宗
see 朱祁镇/朱祁鎮 正统/正統
antonym 闰统/閏統 正统/正統