Common Meanings
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dí嫡
In the feudal patriarchal system, 'dí' refers to the principal wife or the children born to her, as opposed to children born to concubines (庶). It signifies legitimate lineage, especially regarding inheritance.
作为嫡长子，他肩负着家族的期望。
As the eldest son of the principal wife, he bears the family's expectations.
legitimate; born of the legal wife; in direct line of descent (through the legal wife)
在古代，嫡出子女的地位通常高于庶出子女。
In ancient times, children born of the legal wife usually held a higher status than those born of concubines.
Of the direct bloodline; legitimate; main branch (in a traditional patriarchal family system).
他们是嫡亲的兄弟，从小一起长大。
They are blood brothers, having grown up together since childhood.
The most direct or legitimate line; orthodox; lineal.
这家老字号的制作工艺是嫡传下来的，口味纯正
The crafting technique of this time-honored brand has been directly passed down, resulting in an authentic flavor.