naam4 wai5南緯南纬
Jyutpingnaam4 wai5
Yalenàahm wáih
Definition
Southern latitude; degree of latitude south of the equator.
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How it's used
This term is used primarily in geographical or scientific contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It functions as a precise coordinate system label, pairing specifically with the number of degrees to indicate how far south a location lies from the equator.
Examples
Most parts of Australia are in the southern latitudes.
Do you know at how many degrees of southern latitude the South Pole is?
Related words
Common phrases
degree of southern latitude
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