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 · 个
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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