清真
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See also: 淸眞
Chinese[edit]
clear; distinct; complete clear; distinct; complete; pure |
real; true; genuine | ||
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trad. (清真/淸眞) | 清/淸 | 真/眞 | |
simp. (清真) | 清 | 真 |
Etymology[edit]
Literary use since at least the Tang dynasty. In its Islamic sense, used to praise God, or Allah, in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
清真
- (Islam) halal or qingzhen; permissible according to Muslim religious customs, especially of food preparation
- (literary) naive; artless
- (literary) pure; sincere
Usage notes[edit]
- In its Islamic sense, used mainly by the native Muslims in China.
Derived terms[edit]
Descendants[edit]
- → English: qingzhen
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