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Why not call it "North Point"?
The compass is one of the four great inventions in ancient my country. morning
During the Warring States Period, the use of natural magnets had already appeared in our country
The compass made of iron ore was called "Si" at that time.
"South" actually points to north rather than south.
Then why not call it "Sibei" or "North Point"?
This is related to our country’s traditional understanding of orientation.
It turns out that in ancient my country, "south" has always been used to refer to north and south.
The Lord of directions, facing south is the position. Therefore, the emperor
When seated and discussed, people all faced the south. There was a saying "facing south"
"King" means "facing north to face", that is, facing south
Those who are called emperors and those facing north are ministers who worship the king.
Therefore, although the compass points to the north, people still call it
"Sinan", "Compass".
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