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大勢至菩薩

简大势至菩萨 · 繁大勢至菩薩

Mandarin · pinyin Dà shì zhì Pú sà

(Buddhism) Mahasthamaprapta, the Great Strength Bodhisattva

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大: dà · big, great, vast, large, high
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至: zhì · reach, arrive; extremely, very; Kangxi radical 133
菩: pú · herb, aromatic plant
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势: shì · power, force; tendency
萨: sà · Buddhist gods or immortals

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4–4–4–2–4 · Da4 shi4 zhi4 Pu2 sa4

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(Buddhism) Mahasthamaprapta bodhisattva

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