正统派 (zhēng) — 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 zhēng 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 zhēng jiān chí chuán tǒng de jiào yì.The orthodox school of Buddhism adheres to traditional doctrines.
- ，正统派。Zài yì shù jiè, zhēng wǎng wǎng fǎn duì chuàng xīn.In the art world, the orthodox school often opposes innovation.
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