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正统

zhèng tǒng

2-character word Traditional 正統

What 正统 means

1. orthodoxy; tradition
2. orthodox; traditional
3. principles of dynastic succession
4. (of an heir) legitimate

Other readings

正统 is 多音字 — it is read more than one way, and the reading changes the meaning.

• Zhèng tǒngZhengtong Emperor, reign name of sixth Ming Emperor Zhu Qizhen {朱祁镇|Zhū Qí zhèn} (1427-146

The characters in 正统

• 正zhèngstraight; upright; proper
• 统tǒngto gather; to unite; to unify

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