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媽祖

mā zǔ·ㄇㄚㄗㄨˇ

“Matsu, a sea goddess widely worshipped in southeastern China and Southeast Asia; affectionately called "Heavenly Holy Mother" in folk religion.”

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Mother; mom; mama; term of address for mother or elder women in mother's generation; also used for older women or female servants or generally older women.

Ancestor; forefather; grandparent; a temple for worshipping ancestors; founder; surname.