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

Definition

回教徒 refers to a follower of Islam, a Muslim. The term uses 回教 (Islam) plus 徒 (follower). In contemporary Chinese, 穆斯林 (mùsīlín) is more common and neutral; 回教徒 historically refers to Hui Chinese Muslims and may carry ethnic connotations. It is a formal term.

Muslimfollower of Islam

Examples

回教徒。
Tā shì yí ge huí jiāo.
He is a Muslim.
回教徒。
huí jiāo měitiān yào zuò wǔ cì lǐbài.
Muslims pray five times a day.
回教徒。
Zhè zuò qīngzhēnsì shì dāngdì huí jiāo de jùhuì chǎngsuǒ.
This mosque is the gathering place for local Muslims.

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