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指南針

compass

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

zhi3nan2zhen1 • zhǐnánzhēn

Meaning

Primary

compass

Mnemonic

A 指南針 compass is a 指 finger or 針 needle that always points 南 south, letting you know your general direction.

Usage

記得 帶 上 一 支 指南針。

Remember to bring a compass.

指南針 是 很 重要 的 導航 工具。

The compass is an important navigation tool.

可靠 的 指南針

reliable compass