Kuan

Central Shensi, then called Kuan-chung, is a great natural fortress, with mountains and the Yellow River making a formidable barrier to invasion.

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1938

But subsequently, each of them was handed a thin, pure white covered cup, all of the same make, originating from the 'Kuan' kiln.

Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books Xueqin Cao

A noble school of painting grew up in the Buddhist monasteries and in a long line of artists may be mentioned the great name of Wu Tao-tzŭ, whose religious pictures such as Kuan-yin, Purgatory and the death of the Buddha obtained for him a fame which is still living.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 Charles Eliot 1896

"She is called Kuan Yin because at any cry of misery she 'hears the voice and removes the sorrow.'

Myths and Legends of China 1909

In an interview published Tuesday, Lee Kuan Yew said "there may be a few seats" for the opposition in the coming election, although his PAP would "remain the strongest party."

Singapore Opposition Contests Record Number of Seats Chun Han Wong 2011

Reuters Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew waves to supporters Wednesday as he arrives at an election nomination center in Singapore.

Singapore Opposition Contests Record Number of Seats Chun Han Wong 2011

Former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who now holds the cabinet title of minister mentor and whose son is the current prime minister, has said he will contest this election.

Singapore Plans Election for May Chun Han Wong 2011

Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore and father of Prime Minister Lee, was among five PAP candidates to win parliamentary seats Wednesday, after the opposition failed to register their nomination in time to contest Mr. Lee's five-seat constituency.

Singapore Opposition Contests Record Number of Seats Chun Han Wong 2011

Founded by former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, it has controlled Parliament since Singapore's independence in 1965, and its lawmakers held all seats in the legislature until 1981.

Singapore Plans Election for May Chun Han Wong 2011

The People's Action Party takes power after winning 43 out of 51 seats in the legislative assembly; Lee Kuan Yew, right, becomes Singapore's first prime minister.

Singapore's Slow Road to Democracy 2011