Kuan Yin

Definitions of Kuan Yin
  1. noun
    (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon
    synonyms: Kwan-yin
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    Chinese deity
    a deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese
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