nán​zhēn

compass

Senses

南针/ 南鍼 nán​zhēn compass

a device that utilizes the earth's magnetic field to indicate direction, used for navigation

南针/ 南鍼 nán​zhēn guide

a metaphor for a principle, standard, or basis that guides one's actions or direction in life

References

same_as 南针/南鍼 指北针/指北針
same_as 南针/南鍼 指南针/指南針
variant 指南针/指南針 南针/南鍼
variant 指北针/指北針 南针/南鍼