châu lục
[t͡ɕəw˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a "continent", as regards culture, politics, etc.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Châu lục bao gồm phần lục địa và các đảo, quần đảo chung quanh. Sự phân chia này chủ yếu mang ý nghĩa lịch sử, kinh tế, chính trị. Trên thế giới có sáu châu lục là châu Á, châu Âu, châu Phi, châu Mĩ, châu Đại Dương và châu Nam Cực.A "geopolitical continent" consists of some parts of a "geographic continent" and their surrounding islands and archipelagos. This label is mostly based on history, economy and politics. There are six "geopolitical continents" in the world: Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, Oceania and Antarctica.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “châu lục” mean?
(noun) a "continent", as regards culture, politics, etc.
Is “châu lục” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.