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南针
nán​zhēn

compass

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
南针 南鍼 nán​zhēn
compass
a device that utilizes the earth's magnetic field to indicate direction, used for navigation
guide
a metaphor for a principle, standard, or basis that guides one's actions or direction in life

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Same as

  • 指北针 zhǐ​běi​zhēn
  • 指南针 zhǐ​nán​zhēn
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