châu
[t͡ɕəw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) clipping of châu lục (“geopolitical continent”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) the same as châu lục, minus Antarctica
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a province in ancient China
Examples
Giao Châu là một châu của Trung Quốc thời Bắc thuộc.Jiaozhou (region) was a province under Chinese government.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) a round ornament (especially for a Christmas tree)
Common questions
What does “châu” mean?
(noun) clipping of châu lục (“geopolitical continent”)
Is “châu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.