Definition
观世音 (Guānshìyīn) is the Chinese name for a major Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, often called 'Goddess of Mercy' in English. The name literally means 'Observing the Sounds of the World' — she is believed to hear the cries of all beings. This is a proper noun and should not be broken down grammatically; it refers to a specific deity worshipped in temples across East Asia.
n.
Guanyinthe Bodhisattva of Compassion (also known as the Goddess of Mercy)
Examples
- 观世音。Hěnduō rén qù miào lǐ bài Guān shì yīn.Many people go to the temple to worship Guanyin.
- 观世音。Guān shì yīn shì fójiào zhōng cíbēi de xiàngzhēng.Guanyin is a symbol of compassion in Buddhism.
- 观世音。Zhège gùshi jiǎng de shì Guān shì yīn jiù rén de gùshi.This story is about Guanyin saving people.
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