A device used to determine geographic direction,usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the magnetic field of Earth.

• 指南针用于确定地理方向的设备，通常包括一个或多个水平安装或悬挂的磁针，可在枢轴上自由活动直到与地球磁场在一条线上