châu lục
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕəw˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cəw˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
châu lục means a "continent"; as regards culture; politics.
Meanings of châu lục in English
Noun
- a "continent", as regards culture, politics, etc. ≈ châu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 洲 (“continent”) and 陸 (“land/continent”).
Frequently asked questions
What does châu lục mean in English?
châu lục (noun) means "a "continent"; as regards culture; politics".
How do you pronounce châu lục?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cəw˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: châu — level tone (ngang), lục — heavy tone (nặng).