北
běi
Meaning
- north
Definition
北方；方位词，指四个主要方向之一，与南相对。
North; one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of south.
Usage
用于表示方向、位置或指代北方地区。常与其他字组成词语，如‘北方’、‘北边’、‘北风’。
Used to indicate direction, location, or refer to the northern region. Often combined with other characters to form words like 'north', 'north side', 'north wind'.
Examples
- 1 火车向北行驶了两个小时。 (The train traveled north for two hours.)
- 2 北京位于中国的北部。 (Beijing is located in the north of China.)
- 3 冬天经常刮北风。 (In winter, the north wind often blows.)
- 4 他住在城市的北边。 (He lives in the north part of the city.)
- 5 指南针指向北方。 (The compass points to the north.)
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