guī​biǎo

sundial

  • created sense approved 圭表 · guī​biǎo · sundial — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    guī​biǎo

    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.

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  • created sense approved 圭表 · guī​biǎo · exemplar; paragon — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    guī​biǎo

    exemplar; paragon

    (literary) A person or thing that serves as a standard or example for others to follow.

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  • created sense approved 圭表 · guī​biǎo · to standardize — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    guī​biǎo

    to standardize

    (literary) To bring something into conformity with a standard or law; to regulate.

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