sì​wéi

cardinal directions

  • created sense approved 四维/四維 · sì​wéi · cardinal directions

    四维 / 四維

    sì​wéi

    cardinal directions

    the four main compass directions: north, south, east, and west

    登高远眺,四维皆是白茫茫的一片。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 四维/四維 · sì​wéi · four-dimensional

    四维 / 四維

    sì​wéi

    four-dimensional

    having or involving four dimensions, especially in mathematics, physics, or geometry

    四维空间的概念超出了人类的直观认知。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 四维/四維 · sì​wéi · four limbs

    四维 / 四維

    sì​wéi

    four limbs

    the two arms and two legs of the human body, specifically used in traditional Chinese medicine contexts

    久病之后,他感到四维无力,步履维艰。

    numeral

    created sense

  • created sense approved 四维/四維 · sì​wéi · social bonds

    四维 / 四維

    sì​wéi

    social bonds

    the four cardinal virtues of traditional Chinese ethics: propriety, justice, integrity, and honor (or sense of shame)

    礼义廉耻被古人视为“国之四维”。

    noun

    created sense

  • created reference approved 四维/四維 → 礼义廉耻/禮義廉恥 (see)

    四维 / 四維 sì​wéi

    礼义廉耻 / 禮義廉恥 lǐ​yì​lián​chǐ

    see

    created reference