wui4 zuk6回族
Jyutpingwui4 zuk6
Yalewùih juhk
Definition
Hui ethnic group; a predominantly Muslim Chinese ethnic minority.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the ethnic group that follows Islam, which is why the term is inseparable from dietary restrictions like avoiding pork. In Hong Kong, people often use the term interchangeably with the broader concept of Muslim, although strictly speaking it refers to the specific ethnic identity. It is common to see restaurants labeled as such to signal that the food is halal.
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He is Hui, so he doesn't eat pork.
Do you know where to get authentic Hui cuisine?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the ethnic group 回族 with the religion 回教. Remember that 回族 is the group of people, while 回教 is the faith itself.
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