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纬度 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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纬度wěidùlatitudeHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #19991, Very Hard
wěidù(wei3du4)wei du T3
  1. 1latitude
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March 24, 2026

纬度(緯度)wěidù(wei3du4)

纬度 (wěidù) refers to the measurement of distance north or south of the equator, expressed in degrees. It is commonly used in geography, navigation, and climate studies to indicate locations on the Earth's surface.

Strokes16Frequency#19991DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Understanding 纬度 is essential for discussing climate variations in China, as different latitudes significantly influence weather patterns and agricultural practices across the country.

Memory tip

Think of 纬 (wěi) as a 'weaving' pattern across the globe, creating lines that run parallel to the equator, while 度 (dù) sounds like 'do', as if you are determining the 'degree' of your location. Visualize a globe with lines of latitude woven into it.

Meanings of 纬度

wěidù(wei3du4)
1latitude
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About 纬度

纬度Simplified
緯度Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the pronunciation of the third tone (wěi) and the fourth tone (dù), as mispronouncing either can lead to misunderstandings. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as scientific discussions or geographical education.

HSK Study Tips

While 纬度 is not an HSK word, it can be connected to other HSK vocabulary related to geography, such as 经度 (jīngdù, longitude). Focus on understanding the context in which geographical terms are used.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 纬度 with 经度. For instance, saying '我在经度 30 度' instead of '我在纬度 30 度' when referring to latitude. Ensure you use 纬度 when discussing north-south measurements.

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Component characters

纬wěilatitude
7 strokes纟
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度dùto pass
HSK 59 strokes广
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How to say latitude in Chinese

“latitude” in Chinese is纬度wěidù

纬度 (wěidù) refers to the measurement of distance north or south of the equator, expressed in degrees. It is commonly used in geography, navigation, and climate studies to indicate locations on the Earth's surface.

When to use 纬度

Be cautious with the pronunciation of the third tone (wěi) and the fourth tone (dù), as mispronouncing either can lead to misunderstandings. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as scientific discussions or geographical education.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 纬度 with 经度. For instance, saying '我在经度 30 度' instead of '我在纬度 30 度' when referring to latitude. Ensure you use 纬度 when discussing north-south measurements.

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纬度 refers to latitude, the distance north or south of the equator, while 经度 refers to longitude, the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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