指南針
ㄓˇ ㄋㄢˊ ㄓㄣ
“compass; a navigation instrument with a magnetized needle that points toward magnetic north and south.”
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指
ㄓˇ
Finger or toe; to point at or indicate; to refer to; to count on or depend on; a unit of width.
南
ㄋㄢˊ
South; southern; southward; the direction opposite of north; also used in Buddhist chants; a surname.
針
ㄓㄣ
A needle or pin used for sewing, embroidery, or knitting; a sharp, pointed object; a unit for injections or stitches; to sew or prick.