Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
正宗
zhèngzōng
Description
"正宗"用来说一样东西是真的、地道的，不是假的。
"正宗" is used to say something is genuine and authentic, not fake.
我们常常用它来说食物，比如"正宗的中国菜"。
We often use it to describe food, like "正宗的中国菜" (authentic Chinese food).
Meanings
正宗zhèngzōng
authentic; genuine; orthodox
这家饭店的火锅很正宗。
This restaurant's hot pot is very authentic.
正宗zhèngzōng
orthodox school or main tradition
他学的是正宗的太极拳。
He learned authentic Tai Chi.
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Notes
- Etymology
正 (correct/orthodox) + 宗 (school/lineage), literally the 'orthodox lineage'.
- Nuance
often praises food or skills as truly authentic, not imitation.
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