Bắc Âu
proper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓak̚˧˦ ʔəw˧˧]Huế [ʔɓak̚˦˧˥ ʔəw˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓak̚˦˥ ʔəw˧˧] browser voice
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Bắc Âu means Northern Europe.
Chinese characters: 北歐 (北 “north” + 歐 “Europe”)
Meanings of Bắc Âu in English
Proper noun
- Northern Europe (a sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania)
Adjective
- Northern European
- Norse; Nordic
- thần thoại Bắc ÂuNorse mythology
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 北歐, composed of 北 (“north”) and 歐 (“Europe”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Bắc Âu mean in English?
Bắc Âu (proper noun) means "Northern Europe".
How do you pronounce Bắc Âu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓak̚˧˦ ʔəw˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓak̚˦˥ ʔəw˧˧]. Tones: bắc — rising tone (sắc), âu — level tone (ngang).
Is Bắc Âu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Bắc Âu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 北歐.