Quan âm các
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Guanyin Pavilion: A specific pavilion, tower, or temple building dedicated to the worship of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion (Quan Thế Âm Bồ Tát). It refers to the architectural structure itself.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Chúng tôi đến thăm Quan Âm Các trên núi. (We visited the Guanyin Pavilion on the mountain.)
- Quan Âm Các này được xây dựng từ thế kỷ 18. (This Guanyin Pavilion was built in the 18th century.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often part of a proper name for a specific landmark within a temple complex or a scenic area.
- Điểm nhấn của ngôi chùa là tòa Quan Âm Các bằng gỗ. (The highlight of the temple is the wooden Guanyin Pavilion.)
Variants and Related Words
Quan Âm Điện (n): Guanyin Hall. A larger hall or main temple building for worshipping Guanyin.
- Lễ chính được cử hành tại Quan Âm Điện. (The main ceremony is held in the Guanyin Hall.)
Quan Âm Tự (n): Guanyin Temple. Refers to an entire temple complex dedicated to Guanyin.
- Quan Âm Tự là một di tích lịch sử quan trọng. (The Guanyin Temple is an important historical relic.)
Synonyms
- Guanyin Tower: A tower dedicated to Guanyin.
- Avalokiteshvara Pavilion: The formal name for a pavilion dedicated to the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Related Cultural Notes
- "Quan Âm Các" is a common architectural feature in Vietnamese Buddhist temples and spiritual sites. It is specifically designed as a place for veneration and meditation focused on the Bodhisattva of Compassion.