wui4 gaau3 tou4回教徒
Jyutpingwui4 gaau3 tou4
Yalewùih gaau tòuh
Definition
Muslim; a follower of Islam.
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How it's used
Using the term 回教徒 is common in daily life, but it is technically a misnomer because the religion itself is properly called 伊斯蘭教. Many practitioners prefer to be referred to as 穆斯林 to avoid the implication that the religion centers on the worship of a specific figure rather than the faith itself. Be aware that using the more formal 穆斯林 is increasingly standard in academic and respectful public discourse.
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He is a devout Muslim.
Do you know where there is a Muslim restaurant?
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Common phrases
devout Muslim
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal or religious contexts if you want to be precise, as many Muslims find the term 回教 to be inaccurate or offensive. Stick to 伊斯蘭教 for the religion and 穆斯林 for the people when you want to show cultural sensitivity.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
