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˧˧]
- (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA(key): [ʔəw˧˧ cəw˧˧]
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.
This term can also be used as an adjective, meaning "European", in which case it may be preceded by the preposition thuộc for emphasis.
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