zi2 ng5 sin3子午線子午线
Jyutpingzi2 ng5 sin3
Yalejí ńgh sin
Definition
Meridian; a line of longitude, specifically the prime meridian.
- the prime meridian passing through Greenwich
- technicalany line of longitude on Earth or another celestial body
neutralother
How it's used
Scientific and geographical contexts are the primary domains for this term. While it refers specifically to the prime meridian in Earth's geography, it can also be used to describe similar longitudinal reference lines on other celestial bodies. It is a formal term that you would encounter in textbooks or news reports rather than casual conversation.
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The Greenwich Observatory is located on the prime meridian.
Do you know how the prime meridian is defined?
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