Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
Guanyin | Yes | No | No | No |
Chinese deity | Yes | No | No | No |
Guanyin (noun) | Chinese deity (noun) |
---|---|
Japanese counterpart of Chinese Kuan Yin | a deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese |
(Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called the Goddess of Mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon |