compass
compass, 나침반
A compass is an important tool for finding direction. It uses the power of a magnet to point north, helping us find our way.
Sailors have used compasses to navigate the sea since ancient times. These days, they are commonly used for hiking and camping, and even smartphones have a compass feature.
나침반은 방향을 찾는 중요한 도구입니다. 자석의 힘으로 북쪽을 가리켜서 길을 찾을 수 있습니다.
옛날부터 선원들은 나침반으로 바다에서 길을 찾았습니다. 요즘은 등산이나 캠핑할 때 많이 사용하고, 스마트폰에도 나침반 기능이 있어요.
A compass is a tool that uses the Earth's magnetic field to indicate direction. It began to be widely used for navigation in 13th-century Europe. In China, it is said to have been used much earlier under the name 'Sinan'.
Although GPS has become commonplace in modern times, the compass is still recognized as an essential survival tool. In the sport of orienteering, in particular, navigating to a destination using only a map and compass is a core rule, and it has gained popularity worldwide.