清真
See also: 淸眞
Chinese
    
| clear; distinct; complete clear; distinct; complete; pure | real; true; genuine | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (清真/淸眞) | 清/淸 | 真/眞 | |
| simp. (清真) | 清 | 真 | |
Etymology
    
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
    
Adjective
    
清真
Usage notes
    
- In its Islamic sense, used mainly by the native Muslims in China.
Descendants
    
- → English: qingzhen
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