罗经 (luó jīng) — (navigation) compass, especially a magnetic compass used in maritime or aviation contexts
Definition
Traditional technical term for a (magnetic) compass used in maritime and aviation navigation. More literary and specialized than the everyday word 指南针.
noun
(navigation) compassespecially a magnetic compass used in maritime or aviation contexts
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 罗经。Chuán zhǎng zhèng zài yòng luó jīng què dìng fāng xiàng.The captain is using the compass to determine the direction.
- 罗经。Zhè sōu chuán shàng de luó jīng fēi cháng jīng què.The compass on this ship is very accurate.
- 罗经，。Fēi xíng yuán jiǎn chá le luó jīng, què rèn háng xiàng zhèng què.The pilot checked the compass and confirmed the heading was correct.
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