No. 2,748 in Chinese
南北
"South and north."
In a sentence
南北方向上有许多城市分布。
There are many cities distributed in the north-south direction.
南北 is used to describe orientation or geographical arrangement.
南北之间的文化差异很大。
The cultural differences between the south and the north are significant.
南北 is used to distinguish between two geographical areas by referencing their relative positions.
这座桥连接了这条河的南北两岸。
This bridge connects the southern and northern banks of the river.
南北 is used to indicate the two opposite sides of a location or geographical feature.
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