菩萨 púsà bodhisattva
(Buddhism) bodhisattva
How to remember 菩萨: 菩 herb + 萨 bodhisattva = bodhisattva.
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How it is used
- A bodhisattva (Buddhism) - 观音菩萨 (Guānyīn Púsà) the Bodhisattva Guanyin.
- Colloquially also a byword for a kind, merciful person - 菩萨心肠 (púsà xīncháng) a heart of compassion.
- Register: religion, and folk expressions of kindness/piety (求菩萨保佑).