Chinese word

清真寺

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng zhēn sì

Meaning

  • nounmosque

Example

这附近有一座清真寺吗？zhè fù jìn yǒu yí zuò qīng zhēn sì ma

Is there a mosque nearby?

Illustration for 清真寺 (mosque)

More examples

每到周五，很多信徒会到清真寺参加主麻礼。měi dào zhōu wǔ hěn duō xìn tú huì dào qīng zhēn sì cān jiā zhǔ má lǐ

Every Friday, many worshippers go to the mosque to attend the Friday prayer.

Core concept

A shared religious setting where Muslim worshippers gather for prayer and communal observances.

Common phrases

  • 古老的清真寺gú lǎo de qīng zhēn sì

    ancient mosque

  • 在清真寺礼拜zài qīng zhēn sì lǐ bài

    pray at a mosque

  • 清真寺建筑风格qīng zhēn sì jiàn zhù fēng gé

    mosque architectural style

Similar words

教堂jiào táng: A Christian place of worship used for services and religious ceremonies.
寺庙sì miào: A temple for Buddhist or Daoist worship and offerings.
礼拜堂lǐ bài táng: A small worship building or room for religious gatherings.

Definition in Chinese

供伊斯兰教徒礼拜和举行宗教活动的建筑或场所。gōng yī sī lán jiào tú lǐ bài hé jǔ xíng zōng jiào huó dòng de jiàn zhù huò cháng suǒ

Word origin

清真寺 (qīngzhēnsì, "mosque") combines 清真 (qīngzhēn, "Islamic or halal") with 寺 (sì, "religious temple"), giving a traditional Chinese name for a Muslim place of worship.

Usage tips

  • The full compound is common on maps and street signs, so recognizing it helps when locating Muslim community facilities in Chinese-speaking areas.

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