回教徒 (huí jiāo) — Muslim; follower of Islam

Definition

A traditional/religious term for a Muslim (literally 'follower of Islam'). In everyday Chinese, 穆斯林 is far more common today; 回教徒 sounds more literary or community-internal, often used by Muslims referring to themselves.

noun
Muslimfollower of Islam
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 回教徒
    Tā shì yí gè huí jiāo.
    He is a Muslim.
  • 回教徒
    huí jiāo Měi tiān yào zuò wǔ cì lǐ bài.
    Muslims pray five times a day.
  • 回教徒
    Zhè zuò qīng zhēn sì shì dāng dì huí jiāo de jù huì chǎng suǒ.
    This mosque is the gathering place for local Muslims.

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