HSK 6
指南针
指南針
Meaning
- compass
- Traditional
- 指南針
- Pinyin
- zhǐ nán zhēn
Character reference
Components and radical classification
指
zhǐfinger, toe; to point, to indicate
Primary radical扌 · hand
南
nánsouth; southern; southward
Primary radical十 · ten
针
zhēnneedle, pin, tack; acupuncture
Primary radical钅 · gold
針
zhēnneedle, pin, tack; acupuncture
Primary radical金 · gold
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details