hin1 gaau3祆教
Jyutpinghin1 gaau3
Yalehīn gaau
Definition
Zoroastrianism; an ancient Persian religion characterized by fire worship.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in academic or historical contexts rather than daily conversation. It refers specifically to the ancient Persian religion and is rarely encountered outside of religious studies or historical discussions.
Examples
He is very interested in the history of Zoroastrianism.
Related words
Common phrases
history of Zoroastrianism
Common mistake
Many speakers might confuse the character 祆 with 祅, which is a different character often used in older texts to refer to heterodox or demonic cults. Ensure you use the correct character with the radical for spirit to denote the specific religion.
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Grammar guides
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