zan3 joeng1震央
Jyutpingzan3 joeng1
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Definition
Epicentre of an earthquake.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the point on the Earth's surface directly above the underground source of an earthquake. While often used in news reports regarding seismic activity, it is also frequently used metaphorically to describe the focal point or origin of a major crisis or sudden outbreak of trouble.
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Where is the epicentre of this earthquake?
All the buildings near the epicentre have collapsed.
Related words
Common phrases
location of the epicentre
far from the epicentre
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 震源, which refers to the actual location deep underground where the earthquake originates. 震央 is strictly the surface projection.
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