南

nán

south

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南

See it in sentences

我家在城市的南边。

Wǒ jiā zài chéngshì de nán biān.

English

My home is in the south of the city.

往南边走是车站。

Wǎng nán biān zǒu shì chēzhàn.

English

Walk south and you will get to the station.

Goes with

  • 南边the south side
  • 南方the south

Opposite

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