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compass

指南针
zhǐ nán zhēn
zh+ǐ·3rd tonen+án·2nd tonezh+ēn·1st tone
WordHSK 7-9
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The compass points to the north.
指南针指向北边。
Compass needles point to the north.
指南针的指针指向北边。
Tom doesn't know how to use a compass.
汤姆不会使用指南针。
Synonyms
Synonyms
ancient Chinese compass司南sī náncompass罗盘luó pánpointer on a gauge · clock hand · cursor · (computing) pointer指针zhǐ zhēn
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