jīng​wěi

longitude and latitude

  • created sense approved 经纬/經緯 · jīng​wěi · longitude and latitude — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jīng​wěi

    longitude and latitude

    geographic coordinates consisting of meridians and parallels; longitudinal and latitudinal lines on a map or drawing

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · longitude 纬 (literal) → 纬/緯 · wěi · latitude

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  • created sense approved 经纬/經緯 · jīng​wěi · warp and woof — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jīng​wěi

    warp and woof

    the vertical and horizontal threads in weaving; the basic structure or foundation of something

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · warp 纬 (literal) → 纬/緯 · wěi · weft

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  • created sense approved 经纬/經緯 · jīng​wěi · to govern — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jīng​wěi

    to govern

    (literary) to organize and manage a country; to administer or plan

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · to manage 纬 (literal) → 纬/緯 · wěi · to govern

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  • created sense approved 经纬/經緯 · jīng​wěi · main points — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jīng​wěi

    main points

    the essential elements or main threads of an argument; logical structure or planning

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · warp 纬 (literal) → 纬/緯 · wěi · weft

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  • created sense approved 经纬/經緯 · jīng​wěi · fundamental principles — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    jīng​wěi

    fundamental principles

    (literary) established laws or basic principles of conduct; social norms or order

    经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · constant 纬 (literal) → 纬/緯 · wěi · to govern

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