The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called Goddess of Mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon
Synonym: Kwan-yin
Kuan Yin
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 | Byakue-Kannon |
| Pai-i Kuan-yin |
| Kannon |
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