hòu

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Meaning of 测候

测候 means to observe and measure (astronomical or meteorological phenomena). Pronounced cè hòu.

  • to observe and measure (astronomical or meteorological phenomena)

Definitions & Examples

dài
tiān
wén
xué
jiā
tōng
guò
guān
xīng
hòu
lái
zhì
dìng
 

Ancient astronomers formulated calendars by observing stars and celestial phenomena.

Zhè
ge
guān
zhàn
zhǔ
yào
hòu
gōng
zuò
 

This observatory is primarily responsible for meteorological and astronomical observation.