正史 in English zheng4 shi3 Meaning

Meanings

  • the 24 or 25 official dynastic histories
  • true history, as opposed to fictional adaptation or popular legends

Simplified Characters

正 史

Traditional Characters

正 史

Pinyin

zheng4 shi3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

正zheng4first month of the lunar year 史shi3surname Shi