ji1 si1 laan4 gaau3伊斯蘭教伊斯兰教
Jyutpingji1 si1 laan4 gaau3
Yaleyī sī làahn gaau
Definition
Islam; a monotheistic religion based on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the religion itself, functioning as a noun in sentences. It is often used in formal or educational contexts when discussing history or global culture, though it remains the standard term in daily speech as well. Note that followers of the religion are referred to as 穆斯林.
Examples
His family members all believe in Islam.
Do you know what dietary rules Islam has?
Related words
Common phrases
to believe in Islam
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
