seon3 nei4 paai3遜尼派逊尼派
Jyutpingseon3 nei4 paai3
Yaleseun nèih paai
Definition
Sunni Islam; one of the main branches of Islam.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the largest branch of Islam, often discussed in the context of Middle Eastern politics or religious history. It is almost exclusively used in formal, academic, or news reporting contexts rather than casual daily chatter. When discussing religious demographics, it is frequently paired with 什葉派 to contrast the two major branches.
Examples
Their whole family are Sunni believers.
Do you know what the difference is between Sunni and Shia?
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Common phrases
Sunni believer
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