Á châu

See also: achau and 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

    Á châu

    1. (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.

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