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Guanyin

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[gwahn-yin] / ˈgwɑnˈyɪn /

noun

Buddhism.
  1. Kwan-yin.


Example Sentences

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The scene of Bliss that comes out of nowhere, with Buddha and Guanyin in Heaven above a sutra-chastened Monkey, is where Huang’s music becomes inspired.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

According to a report shared by the agency, Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Guanyin had an engine failure at the strait's northern entrance and two tugs were dispatched for assistance.

From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2023

Only Yeoh, wielding her preternatural charm and agile humor as the goddess Guanyin, makes much of an impression.

From New York Times • May 23, 2023

Being a revered Chinese folklore figure, many people already have an image of Guanyin.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

Lakes and tributaries have receded as a result of the drought, exposing riverbeds and even a 600-year-old Buddhist stone carving and rocks below the famous Guanyin Pavilion, in Wuhan, Hubei province.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2022