au1歐欧
Jyutpingau1
Yaleāu
Definition
Abbreviation for Europe or European.
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How it's used
This character functions primarily as a prefix in compound words rather than as a standalone noun. It is almost exclusively used in formal or journalistic contexts to refer to European entities, such as 歐盟 or 歐元. When referring to the continent itself in casual speech, people almost always use the full term 歐洲.
Examples
Do you prefer European and American movies or Asian movies?
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Grammar guides
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