Á châu

See also: achau and Á Châu

Vietnamese

Alternative forms

• Á Châu

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 亞あ洲しゅう, composed of 亞あ (“Asia”) and 洲しま (“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

   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.

Anagrams

• châu Á