郭守敬
guō​shǒu​jìng

Guo Shoujing

  • created sense approved 郭守敬 · guō​shǒu​jìng · Guo Shoujing — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    郭守敬

    guō​shǒu​jìng

    Guo Shoujing

    Guo Shoujing (1231–1316), a prominent Chinese astronomer, hydrologist, and mathematician of the Yuan dynasty; he is best known for creating the accurate Shoushi calendar and designing advanced astronomical instruments.

    郭 (literal) → 郭 · guō · Guo 守 (literal) → 守 · shǒu · to guard 敬 (literal) → 敬 · jìng · to respect

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