compass; guide
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
compass (direction-finding instrument)
A traditional navigational tool that uses a magnetic needle to point south.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
háng航
hǎi海
jiā家
yī依
kào靠
zhǐ指
nán南
zhēn针
biàn辨
bié别
fāng方
xiàng向
。
In ancient times, navigators relied on the compass to find their way.
Tā他
de的
bēi背
bāo包
lǐ里
zǒng总
dài带
zhe着
yī一
gè个
zhǐ指
nán南
zhēn针
。
He always carries a compass in his backpack.
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Zhǐ指
nán南
zhēn针
de的
fā发
míng明
duì对
shì世
jiè界
lì历
shǐ史
chǎn产
shēng生
le了
shēn深
yuǎn远
yǐng影
xiǎng响
。
The invention of the compass had a profound impact on world history.
noun
guide; beacon; something that provides correct direction
literaryUsed metaphorically for principles, theories, or people that provide guidance in life or work.
Zhè这
běn本
shū书
shì是
wǒ我
rén人
shēng生
dào道
lù路
shàng上
de的
zhǐ指
nán南
zhēn针
。
This book is a compass on my life's journey.
Zài在
mí迷
máng茫
de的
shí时
hou候
，
dǎo导
shī师
de的
huà话
jiù就
xiàng像
zhǐ指
nán南
zhēn针
yī一
yàng样
。
When I was lost, my mentor's words were like a compass.