nán
zhēn

noun

Meaning of 南针

南针 means compass; magnetic compass. Pronounced nán zhēn.

  • compass; magnetic compass

Definitions & Examples

Háng
hǎi
jiā
kào
nán
zhēn
què
dìng
háng
xiàng
 

Navigators rely on the compass to determine their course.

Zài
sēn
lín
zhōng
shí
 
nán
zhēn
néng
bāng
zhù
zhǎo
dào
fāng
xiàng
 

When lost in the forest, a compass can help you find your direction.

dài
Zhōng
guó
rén
míng
le
nán
zhēn
 
de
jìn
le
háng
hǎi
shì
de
zhǎn
 

Ancient Chinese invented the compass, greatly promoting the development of maritime navigation.

Measure Words

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