觀音兜 guānyīndōu woman's hood Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 观音 觀音 guānyīn Guanyin The Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy, an enlightened being in Buddhism who helps those in distress; also referred to as 观世音菩萨 guānshìyīnpúsà or 观自在 guānzìzài.兜 dōu noun [clothing] (bound form) a protective garment worn on the chest, such as a bib or an undergarment; ancient helmet or head-like headgear or hood