Âu châu

Vietnamese

Alternative forms

  • Âu Châu

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 歐洲, composed of 歐 (“Europe”) and 洲 (“continent”).

Pronunciation

  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [ʔəw˧˧ t͡ɕəw˧˧]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [ʔəw˧˧ t͡ɕəw˧˧]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [ʔəw˧˧ cəw˧˧]

Proper noun

Âu châu

  1. (dated) Europe (a continent located west of Asia and north of Africa)
    Synonym: châu Âu

Usage notes

This term is most commonly used instead of châu Âu in overseas Vietnamese communities. It remains in the names of numerous companies, educational institutions, and other organizations.

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