指南 zhǐnán to guide
to guide; guidebook
How to remember 指南: 指 point at + 南 south = to guide.
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How it is used
- A guide / how-to guidebook - 旅游指南 (lǚyóu zhǐnán) a travel guide, 使用指南 a user guide.
- A reference that points the way. 指南针 (zhǐnánzhēn) is the (magnetic) compass.
Example sentences
- 指南针指向北边。 Zhǐnánzhēn zhǐxiàng běibiān.The compass points to the north.
- 指南针的指针指向北边。 Zhǐnánzhēn de zhǐzhēn zhǐxiàng běibiān.Compass needles point to the north.