kwan-yin

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Noun kwan-yin has 1 sense

Kwan-yin, Kuan Yin - (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon
--₁ is a kind of Chinese deity

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kwan-yin

Noun (popular usage): In Chinese Buddhism, Kwan-yin is the bodhisattva of compassion and mercy. Often depicted as a female figure, Kwan-yin is highly revered and worshipped by Buddhists around the world.

Example sentence: Many believers gather at the temple to pray to Kwan-yin for solace and guidance in times of need.

Noun (local usage): In local folklore, Kwan-yin is sometimes believed to protect fishermen and grant them safety during their journeys at sea.

Example sentence: The fisherman made an offering to Kwan-yin before setting off on his expedition.

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