created sense approved 圭表 · guībiǎo · sundial — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
圭表
guībiǎo
sundial
An ancient Chinese astronomical instrument used to measure the length of the sun's shadow to determine directions, seasons, and time; it consists of a horizontal scale and a vertical pole.
圭 (literal) → 圭 · guī · sundial parts 表 (literal) → 表 · biǎo · marker
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created sense approved 圭表 · guībiǎo · exemplar; paragon — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
圭表
guībiǎo
exemplar; paragon
(literary) A person or thing that serves as a standard or example for others to follow.
圭 (literal) → 圭 · guī · jade tablet 表 (literal) → 表 · biǎo · model
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created sense approved 圭表 · guībiǎo · to standardize — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
圭表
guībiǎo
to standardize
(literary) To bring something into conformity with a standard or law; to regulate.
圭 (literal) → 圭 · guī · jade tablet 表 (literal) → 表 · biǎo · model
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