Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
观音
guānyīn
Description
观音是中国人常常拜的一位菩萨，很多人相信她很慈悲，会帮助人们。
Guanyin is a bodhisattva often worshipped by Chinese people; many believe she is compassionate and helps others.
在很多寺庙里，你都能看到观音的像。
In many temples, you can see statues of Guanyin.
Meanings
观音guānyīn
Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion
奶奶每天都拜观音。
Grandma prays to Guanyin every day.
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Notes
- Etymology
short for 观世音 (guānshìyīn), 'one who perceives the sounds of the world'.
- Nuance
often called 观音菩萨; frequently depicted as female in Chinese tradition.
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