经纬 meaning and pronunciation

经纬
Simplified word
經緯
Traditional word

经纬 English definition

jīng wěi
  • warp and woof
  • longitude and latitude
  • main points

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  • 经 (jīng): to pass through; to undergo; to bear; to endure; classics; sacred book; scripture; warp (textile); longitude; menstruation; channel (TCM); abbr. for economics 經濟|经济[jing1 ji4];
  • 纬 (wěi): latitude; woof (horizontal thread in weaving); weft;