zan1 zyu2真主
Jyutpingzan1 zyu2
Yalejān jyú
Definition
Allah; the Islamic term for God.
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How it's used
This term is strictly reserved for the Islamic concept of God and is not used to refer to deities in other religions. It carries a sense of reverence and is primarily used within religious or academic contexts when discussing Islam. Unlike the more general word 神, which can refer to any god or spirit, 真主 is specific to the monotheistic deity of the Muslim faith.
Examples
They pray to Allah every day.
Do you know what Allah represents in Islam?
Related words
Common phrases
Allahu akbar
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Grammar guides
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