English–Chinese
“legitimate” in Chinese
How to say “legitimate” in Chinese
“Legitimate” in Chinese is 正规 (zhèng guī).
Something has a recognized place in the proper system rather than being improvised or unauthorized.
Example sentences with 正规
请通过正规渠道购买药品。qǐng tōng guò zhèng guī qú dào gòu mǎi yào pǐn
Please purchase medicine through legitimate channels.
Tips for using 正规
- English speakers may hear legitimate as mainly a moral judgment, but this Chinese word commonly points to recognized credentials, proper procedures, or an official source.
Other Chinese words for “legitimate”
这件事很名正言顺，大家都同意。zhè jiàn shì hěn míng zhèng yán shùn dà jiā dōu tóng yì
This matter is entirely legitimate, and everyone agrees.