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观世音

Guānshìyīn

Traditional: 觀世音

Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy (Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara)

Noun

Character Breakdown

观
guān
to observe, to spectate; appearance, view
HSK 4
世
shì
generation, era, age; world
HSK 3
音
yīn
sound, tone, pitch, pronunciation
HSK 3

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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