noun
correct path; path of righteousness
Refers to the morally correct way or righteous conduct, often in a Confucian or ethical context. Somewhat formal and literary.
彼は常に正経を歩もうと心がけている。
He always strives to follow the path of righteousness.
noun
Confucian canon
Specifically denotes the orthodox Confucian scriptures or canonical texts. Domain-specific and rare in everyday conversation.
正経は儒教の基本的な経典を指す。
The term 正経 refers to the fundamental scriptures of Confucianism.