"meridian" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 子午線
• 經絡(中醫)

Definition

子午線是地球上從北極到南極的假想線，常用於地理和地圖。中醫裡，經絡是體內能量流通的通道。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“子午線”常用於地理、天文等正式情境。“經絡”則與中醫或針灸相關。不要與“中位數”混淆。

Examples

The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, England.

本初**子午線**經過英格蘭的格林尼治。

On maps, every meridian is numbered by degrees of longitude.

在地圖上，每條**子午線**都有經度編號。

Traditional Chinese medicine says energy flows through meridians in the body.

中醫認為，能量會通過身體的**經絡**流動。

Some people get acupuncture to open blocked meridians and improve their health.

有人做針灸來疏通堵塞的**經絡**，改善健康。

At noon, the sun is at its highest point above the local meridian.

中午時分，太陽位於當地**子午線**的最高點上。

The teacher explained that every location has its own meridian for measuring time.

老師解釋說，每個地方都有自己的**子午線**用來計時。