摫 (guī) - To measure with a compass & to draw a circle with compasses

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摫 · guī

To measure with a compass;

to draw a circle with compasses;

to regulate.

To measure with a compassto draw a circle with compassesto regulate.

Usage highlights

Compass measurementDrawing circles with compassesMeasuring with compassCompass regulationGeometric compassPrecise compass work

Synonyms

  • 规— compass; regulation
  • 矩— carpenter's square; rule

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The carpenter used a compass to measure the circle (用摫规画圆).
  • Ancient architects employed compasses for precise measurements (古代建筑师用摫进行精确测量).
  • The geometric diagram was drawn with compass regulation (几何图形是用摫规绘制的).

Collocations

  • Compass measurement(摫规)
  • Drawing circles with compasses(摫圆)
  • Measuring with compass(用摫测量)
  • Compass regulation(摫制)
  • Geometric compass(几何摫)
  • Precise compass work(精确摫工)

Idioms

  • Regulate with compasses and square(摫矩)
  • Compass-drawn circles and square-cut angles(摫圆矩方)
  • Follow compass and square standards(循摫蹈矩)

Cultural background

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  • Derived from ancient Chinese measurement tools, particularly compasses used in geometry and carpentry.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese emphasis on precision and standardization in craftsmanship and architecture.
  • Associated with Confucian concepts of moral regulation and proper conduct through the metaphor of compass and square.

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