Word: 司南 (sīnán) 司南 dictionary entry sīnán ancient Chinese compass Full dictionary entry for 司南 Example sentences using 司南 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 古人用司南找方向。 Gǔrén yòng sīnán zhǎo fāngxiàng. People in ancient times used the sinan to find their way. 司南是古代的指南工具。 Sīnán shì gǔdài de zhǐnán gōngjù. The sinan was an ancient tool for finding direction.