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觀音

guān yīn·ㄍㄨㄢㄧㄣ

“Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion; Goddess of Mercy; in Chinese Buddhism, a deity who hears cries of suffering and offers aid; also known as Avalokiteśvara.”

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觀

guān·ㄍㄨㄢ

To look at, watch, observe, or view; to behold; to advise; a concept or point of view; appearance; a surname; a Taoist monastery or palace gate watchtower.

音

yīn·ㄧㄣ

Sound or noise; a musical note or tone; pronunciation of a character; news or message; a surname.