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子午
zǐwǔ
Description
子午是传统时间和方位观念里的一对相对方位，也可以指子时和午时。在现代词语里，它常出现在“子午线”中，表示南北的方向。
'子午' is a pair of opposite directions in traditional concepts of time and orientation, and can also refer to the '子时' and '午时' time periods. In modern terms, it often appears in '子午线', indicating the north-south direction.
Meanings
子午zǐwǔ
The midnight–noon axis in traditional Chinese timekeeping.
子午代表示子时和午时。
The term 'ziwu' refers to the 'zi' and 'wu' hours.
子午zǐwǔ
The north–south meridian or axis.
地球上有一条子午线。
There is a meridian line on Earth.
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Notes
- Etymology
子 means midnight or north; 午 means noon or south in traditional time-and-direction systems.
- Nuance
子午 usually appears in compounds, especially 子午线, rather than standing alone in everyday speech.
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