Chinese
wěixiàn
Meaning: latitude line; parallel; weft
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

赤道是地球上最長的一條緯線。
赤道是地球上最长的一条纬线。
The equator is the longest latitude line on Earth.
地圖上的橫線是緯線。
The horizontal lines on the map are latitude lines.

Usage Notes

In geography, it refers to imaginary circles parallel to the equator used to measure latitude. In weaving, it refers to the transverse threads (the weft).

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