Âu châu
Vietnamese edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Sino-Vietnamese word from 歐洲, composed of 歐 (“Europe”) and 洲 (“continent”).
Pronunciation edit
- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [ʔəw˧˧ t͡ɕəw˧˧]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [ʔəw˧˧ t͡ɕəw˧˧]
- (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA(key): [ʔəw˧˧ cəw˧˧]
Proper noun edit
Usage notes edit
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.