Liên Âu
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Liên Âu means European Union.
Meanings of Liên Âu in English
Proper noun
- European Union
Adjective
- Intereuropean
- Relating to the European Union
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, Liên Âu could be written as 聯歐. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Blend of liên minh (“union”) + châu Âu (“Europe”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Liên Âu mean in English?
Liên Âu (proper noun) means "European Union".
How do you pronounce Liên Âu?
IPA: Hanoi [liən˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]; Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]. Tones: liên — level tone (ngang), âu — level tone (ngang).