Kuan Yin

/ kwan jɪn /

noun

1. a female Chinese Bodhisattva of compassion, regarded as the protector of women and children and patron of sailors Japanese nameKannon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kuan Yin¹

from Chinese: one who hears the sounds of the world

Example Sentences

Kuan-yin was also identified with an ancient Chinese heroine called Miao-shên.

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Sun tried in vain to find the dragon, and at last had to seek the aid of Kuan Yin.

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If one goes into a conflict and calls on the name of Kuan Yin, the sword and spear of the enemy fall harmless.

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Kuan Yin gives sons to mothers, and if the mother asks for a daughter she will be beautiful.

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Kuan-yin is a female form of Avalokita who can assume all shapes.

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