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kwan-yin

/ˈkwɑːn.jɪn/

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noun

/ˈkwɑːn.jɪn/C1formal
  • ruЖенское божество-бодхисаттва в буддизме, часто почитаемая как богиня милосердия и считающаяся аспектом бодхисаттвы Авалокитешвары; отождествляется с японским образом Каннон.

A female Bodhisattva in Buddhism, often revered as the goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with the Japanese figure Kwannon.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Bodhisattva of CompassionB2formal

    A female Bodhisattva in East Asian Buddhism, widely revered as the goddess of mercy and compassion. She is considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and is identified with the Japanese figure Kwannon.

    ruБодхисаттва Сострадания

    • Many temples in China are dedicated to Kwan-yin, the goddess of mercy.
    • Devotees pray to Kwan-yin for compassion and protection.
    • Statues of Kwan-yin often depict her holding a lotus or a vase of pure water.

    Synonymskwannon

Forms
  • kwan-yins plural form
  • kwan-yins' possessive plural form
  • kwan-yin's possessive singular form
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