ou3 zau1澳州
Jyutpingou3 zau1
Yaleou jāu
Definition
Australia
colloquialplacestravel
How it's used
While 澳州 is a common way to refer to the country, the more standard and formal name used in official contexts is 澳洲. Using the character 州 instead of 洲 is a frequent variant, but you will find that 澳洲 is the preferred spelling on maps, official documents, and news reports.
Examples
He is going to travel to Australia next month.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 澳州 with 亞洲, which refers to the continent of Asia. Ensure you distinguish between the country and the continent to avoid confusion in conversation.
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Grammar guides
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