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    KWAN-YIN

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannonplay

    Synonyms:

    Kuan Yin; Kwan-yin

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting people

    Instance hypernyms:

    Chinese deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese)

    Domain category:

    Buddhism (the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth)

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