Á châu
See also: achau and Á Châu
Vietnamese
Alternative forms
- Á Châu
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˧˧]
- (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA(key): [ʔaː˦˥ cəw˧˧]
Proper noun
Á châu (亞洲)
- (dated) Asia
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.
This term can also be used as an adjective, meaning "Asian", in which case it may be preceded by the preposition thuộc for emphasis.
Synonyms
- (Asia): châu Á (洲亞)