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正统派 (zhèng tǒng pài) — orthodox faction or school (of thought, art, religion, etc.)

Definition

A noun for the traditional, mainstream faction within a religion, art form, or ideology — those who defend established doctrine against reformers. Often used to contrast with newer or more liberal schools.

noun
orthodox faction or school (of thought, art, religion, etc.)

Examples

  • 正统派。
    Zhè ge guó jiā de zhèng tǒng pài zài xuǎn jǔ zhōng huò dé le duō shù xí wèi.
    The orthodox party in this country won a majority of seats in the election.
  • 正统派。
    Fó jiào de zhèng tǒng pài jiān chí chuán tǒng de jiào yì.
    The orthodox school of Buddhism adheres to traditional doctrines.
  • ，正统派。
    Zài yì shù jiè, zhèng tǒng pài wǎng wǎng fǎn duì chuàng xīn.
    In the art world, the orthodox school often opposes innovation.

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