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    Referring to Islam with 伊斯兰 (Yīsīlán)

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    Explanation

    伊斯兰 (Yīsīlán) is the Chinese transliteration for "Islam." It is used as a proper noun or attributive modifier in terms such as 伊斯兰教 (the Islamic religion) and 伊斯兰国家 (Islamic countries). It appears frequently in discussions of religion, culture, and international affairs.

    Examples

    • 伊斯兰文化对世界历史产生了深远的影响。

      Yīsīlán wénhuà duì shìjiè lìshǐ chǎnshēngle shēnyuǎn de yǐngxiǎng.

      Islamic culture has had a profound impact on world history.

    • 她正在研究伊斯兰建筑的艺术风格。

      Tā zhèngzài yánjiū Yīsīlán jiànzhù de yìshù fēnggé.

      She is studying the artistic style of Islamic architecture.

    • 很多伊斯兰国家在斋月期间会举行特别的活动。

      Hěn duō Yīsīlán guójiā zài zhāiyuè qījiān huì jǔxíng tèbié de huódòng.

      Many Islamic countries hold special events during Ramadan.