The coordinates of a location on the Earth's surface, consisting of [[经度|經度|jing1 du4]] and [[纬度|緯度|wei3 du4]].

A precise instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles in surveying, navigation, and engineering; also called a transit or altazimuth.

The lines of longitude and latitude on a map or globe; collectively the [[经线|經線|jing1 xian4]] and [[纬线|緯線|wei3 xian4]] used to indicate direction and location.

(variant form) to rule or manage the entire world; to possess great statesman-like ability or talent for administration

(textiles) the number of warp and weft threads per unit area in a fabric

An ancient Chinese astronomical instrument made of bronze, used to measure the ecliptic coordinates of celestial bodies. Specifically refers to the device built by Ferdinand Verbiest in 1673, currently kept at the Beijing Ancient Observatory.