Zhèng tǒng

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Source form: 正統 / 正统
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
Zhengtong Emperor, reign name of sixth Ming Emperor Zhu Qizhen 朱祁鎮|朱祁镇[Zhū Qí zhèn] (1427-1464), reigned 1435-1449, temple name Yingzong 英宗[Yīng zōng]
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

正統 正统 [Zheng4 tong3] /Zhengtong Emperor, reign name of sixth Ming Emperor Zhu Qizhen 朱祁鎮|朱祁镇[Zhu1 Qi2 zhen4] (1427-1464), reigned 1435-1449, temple name Yingzong 英宗[Ying1 zong1]/

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zhèng tǒng

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Source form: 正統 / 正统
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
orthodoxy; tradition / orthodox; traditional / principles of dynastic succession / (of an heir) legitimate
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

Source record: cd-831f70202d1d28d8. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

正統 正统 [zheng4 tong3] /orthodoxy; tradition/orthodox; traditional/principles of dynastic succession/(of an heir) legitimate/

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正统
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