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Kuan Yin
/ kwan jɪn /
noun
- a female Chinese Bodhisattva of compassion, regarded as the protector of women and children and patron of sailors Japanese nameKannon
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Kuan Yin1
from Chinese: one who hears the sounds of the world
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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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