보살菩薩

[ bosal ]
「명사」 Noun
Bodhisattva

In Buddhism, the being who has achieved enlightenment but delays entering Nirvana out of compassion to help all sentient beings reach awakening, embodying altruism and selfless guidance.

Bodhisattva

(polite form) A female Buddhist.

Type:
Sino-Korean
Level:
Intermediate

The hanja from which the word comes

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