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Definition
Halal; compliant with Islamic rules, or more generally relating to Islam.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to food or practices that comply with Islamic dietary laws, often used as a label for restaurants or products. It functions as a modifier before nouns, such as in 清真牛肉 or 清真食品. While it originates from religious terminology, it is commonly encountered in daily life when choosing where to eat or what to buy.
Examples
Is this restaurant halal?
They usually only eat halal food.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term for 'honest' or 'pure', as in Cantonese it is strictly reserved for matters related to Islamic dietary requirements.
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