HSK 7-9
religion
buddhism
common
noun

Meaning of 菩萨

菩萨 means bodhisattva (in Buddhism, an enlightened being who postpones nirvana to help others); Buddha and certain deities; divine beings. Pronounced pú sà. HSK 7-9.

  • bodhisattva (in Buddhism, an enlightened being who postpones nirvana to help others)
  • Buddha and certain deities; divine beings
  • a compassionate or kind-hearted person (metaphorical)

Definitions & Examples

Guān
yīn
shì
jiào
zhōng
zuì
shòu
jìng
yǎng
de
zhī
 

Guanyin is one of the most revered bodhisattvas in Buddhism.

yuàn
yào
xiàng
wén
shū
yàng
 
yòng
zhì
huì
bāng
zhù
zhòng
shēng
 

He vowed to be like Manjushri, using wisdom to help all sentient beings.