lục địa
[lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗiə˧˨ʔ]
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Meaning · English
(noun) a "continent", in a sense that does not emphasize on culture, politics, etc. as much as châu lục, but that is still not as purely geological as mảng kiến tạo (“tectonic plate”)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lục địa là khối đất liền rộng hàng triệu ki lô mét vuông, có biển và đại dương bao quanh. Sự phân chia các lục địa mang ý nghĩa về mặt tự nhiên là chính. Trên thế giới có sáu lục địa là lục địa Á - Âu, lục địa Phi, lục địa Bắc Mĩ, lục địa Nam Mĩ, lục địa Ô-xtrây-li-a, lục địa Nam Cực và bốn đại dươnA "geographic continent" is a landmass that spans millions of square kilometers, and is surrounded by seas and oceans. Labeling "geographic continents" is mostly based on their geographic nature. There are six "geographic continents" in the world: Eurasia, Africa, North America, South America, Austr
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “lục địa” mean?
(noun) a "continent", in a sense that does not emphasize on culture, politics, etc. as much as châu lục, but that is still not as purely geological as mảng kiến tạo (“tectonic plate”)
Is “lục địa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.