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Hui

/huːeɪ/
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  1. 1

    A predominantly Muslim ethnic minority group living primarily in China, sharing cultural traits with the Han majority while maintaining distinct Islamic traditions.

    "The Hui autonomous region of Ningxia has a rich history blending Islamic culture with traditional Chinese architecture."

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Derived from the Mandarin Chinese term 'Huí' (回), historically referring to the Hui people, one of the officially recognized ethnic minority groups in China. The term has roots in medieval Persian and Arabic designations for Central Asian and Islamic populations, eventually becoming standardized in modern ethnology.

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