Đông Âu
proper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]Huế [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]Saigon [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔəw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Đông Âu means Eastern Europe.
Chinese characters: 東歐 (東 “east” + 歐 “Europe”)
Meanings of Đông Âu in English
Proper noun
- Eastern Europe (a socio-political geographical area of eastern Europe usually including the European countries to the east of Germany, Austria and Italy, and to the west of the Urals)
Adjective
- Eastern European
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 東歐, composed of 東 (“east”) and 歐 (“Europe”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Đông Âu mean in English?
Đông Âu (proper noun) means "Eastern Europe".
How do you pronounce Đông Âu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]. Tones: đông — level tone (ngang), âu — level tone (ngang).
Is Đông Âu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Đông Âu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 東歐.