南纬 (nán wěi) — southern latitude(s)
Definition
Geographic term for 'south latitude' — the angular distance south of the equator, used in coordinates (e.g. 南纬30度). Pairs with 北纬 ('north latitude'); together they specify location on a globe.
noun
southern latitude(s)
Examples
- 南纬30。Zhè tiáo háng xiàn jīng guò nán wěi 30 dù.This route passes through 30° south latitude.
- 南纬。nán wěi Dì qū de qì hòu tōng cháng bǐ jiào hán lěng.The climate in southern latitude regions is usually colder.
- 南纬。Kē xué jiā zài nán wěi shēn chù fā xiàn le xīn de wù zhǒng.Scientists discovered new species deep in southern latitudes.
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