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longitude in Chinese

longitude in Chinese is 經度, 经度 — longitude means the angular distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.

longitude in Chinese

經度
noun
Pronounced: jīng dù
(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.
经度
noun
Pronounced: jīng dù
(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.

What does "longitude" mean?

  1. noun The angular distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.
    "Sailors once struggled to calculate longitude accurately at sea."
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longitude in a sentence

  • Sailors once struggled to calculate longitude accurately at sea.
  • The app shows your exact latitude and longitude.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "longitude" in Chinese?

"longitude" in Chinese is 經度, 经度. longitude means: The angular distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.

How do you pronounce 經度?

"longitude" in Chinese is 經度, pronounced "jīng dù".

How do you use "longitude" in a sentence?

Example: "Sailors once struggled to calculate longitude accurately at sea." In Chinese, "longitude" is 經度, 经度.

Are there other ways to say "longitude" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "longitude": 經度, 经度.

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