xiān​jiào

Zoroastrianism

  • created reference approved 祆教 → 拜火教 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    祆教 xiān​jiào

    拜火教 bài​huǒ​jiào

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  • created reference approved 祆教 → 波斯教 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    祆教 xiān​jiào

    波斯教 bō​sī​jiào

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  • created reference approved 祆教 → 祆道 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    祆教 xiān​jiào

    祆道 xiān​dào

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  • created sense approved 祆教 · xiān​jiào · Zoroastrianism — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    祆教

    xiān​jiào

    Zoroastrianism

    Ancient Persian religion founded by Zoroaster around the 6th century BC; it emphasizes the struggle between light and dark and is known for the worship of holy fire. It was introduced to China during the Northern and Southern dynasties.

    祆 (literal) → 祆 · xiān · Zoroastrianism 教 (literal) → 教 · jiào · religion

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