CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

正宗

zhèng zōngHSK 7

正宗 (zhèng zōng) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

noun 名

  1. Englishorthodox lineage; authentic tradition

    • EX
      他是少林正宗,武功自然了得。

      He comes from an authentic Shaolin lineage, so his martial arts skills are naturally formidable.

    • EX
      在太极拳界,陈氏被公认为正宗,许多其他流派都源于此。

      In the world of Tai Chi, the Chen style is recognized as the authentic lineage, from which many other schools originate.

2

adjective 形

  1. Englishauthentic

    • EX
      这家店的四川菜味道非常正宗,麻辣鲜香。

      The Sichuan food at this restaurant tastes very authentic, with its characteristic numbing heat and rich flavours.

    • EX
      想要吃正宗的北京烤鸭,必须去那家百年老字号。

      If you want authentic Beijing roast duck, you have to go to that century-old restaurant.