南
nán
Meaning
- south
Definition
指方向，与北相对。
south
Usage
用来表示方位、地区（如南方、华南）或特指南方地区。
Used to indicate direction, region (such as south, southern China) or specifically the southern region.
Examples
- 1 我家在城市的南边。(My house is in the south of the city.)
- 2 冬天，许多候鸟飞到南方过冬。(In winter, many migratory birds fly south for winter.)
- 3 这家公司的主营业务在华南地区。(This company's main business is in South China.)
- 4 南方的气候比北方温暖。(The climate in the south is warmer than in the north.)
- 5 指南针的指针指向南方。(The compass needle points to the south.)
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