Á châu
Vietnamese
Alternative forms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 亞洲, composed of 亞 (“Asia”) and 洲 (“continent”).
Pronunciation
- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [ʔaː˧˦ t͡ɕəw˧˧]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [ʔaː˨˩˦ t͡ɕəw˧˧]
- (Saigon) IPA(key): [ʔaː˦˥ cəw˧˧]
Proper noun
- (dated) Asia (the largest continent, located between Europe and the Pacific Ocean)
- Synonym: châu Á
Usage notes
This term is most commonly used instead of châu Á in overseas Vietnamese communities. It remains in the names of numerous companies, educational institutions, and other organizations.