cing1 zan1 gaau3清真教
Jyutpingcing1 zan1 gaau3
Yalechīng jān gaau
Definition
An alternative name for Islam.
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How it's used
While technically referring to the religion, this term is frequently used by locals to identify food or restaurants that follow Islamic dietary laws. You will often see it on signs for eateries serving food prepared according to these traditions. It is more common in casual conversation than the formal term 伊斯蘭教.
Examples
Their family follows Islam.
Are there any Halal restaurants nearby?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general term for Halal, which is 清真. Using 清真教 to describe a piece of meat or a specific dish is incorrect, as the suffix 教 specifically refers to the religion itself.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
