指北针 Traditional form: 指北針 Pinyin (reading): zhǐběizhēn Definitions: compass Characters: 指 - finger, toe; to point, to indicate 北 - north; northern; northward 针 - needle, pin, tack; acupuncture Traditional characters: 指 - finger, toe; to point, to indicate 北 - north; northern; northward 針 - needle, pin, tack; acupuncture