English–Chinese
“compass” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǐ nán zhēn
Example
远足时别忘了带指南针。yuǎn zú shí bié wàng le dài zhǐ nán zhēn
Don't forget to bring a compass when hiking.
How to say “compass” in Chinese
“Compass” in Chinese is 指南针 (zhǐ nán zhēn).
A pocket-sized directional reference that turns an invisible magnetic pull into a visible heading.
Example sentences with 指南针
在浓雾中，指南针能帮助我们辨别方向。zài nóng wù zhōng zhǐ nán zhēn néng bāng zhù wǒ men biàn bié fāng xiàng
In thick fog, a compass can help us find our way.
Tips for using 指南针
- A magnetic compass does not depend on satellite signals, so it remains useful when a phone has no reception or battery.