指南针

zhǐ nán zhēn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Uncommon

Definitions

1. compass

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Word relationships

Register variants

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指北针

zhǐ běi zhēn

compass

较书面或技术性名称

Related words

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指南

zhǐ nán

to guide

指导、指引，也作比喻用

方向

fāng xiàng

direction; orientation

compass指示的东西

Synonyms

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罗盘

luó pán

compass

指方向的仪器，多用于航海或风水

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in phrases like 道德指南针 (moral compass) for metaphorical guidance.

Common mistakes

Unlike 指导 (guidance), 指南针 specifically refers to the physical instrument compass, not abstract guidance.

Example Sentences

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指南针能帮助我们找到北方。

A compass can help us find north.

指南针指向南方。

The compass points to the south.

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Child Words of 指南针

south

finger