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欧
ōu
Description
“欧”常常用来说欧洲的国家和地方。
"欧" is often used to refer to countries and places in Europe.
我们说“欧洲”“欧元”“西欧”的时候，都会用到这个字。
When we say "Europe," "Euro," or "Western Europe," we use this character.
Meanings
欧ōu
Europe (short form used in compounds)
他去欧洲旅行了。
He went on a trip to Europe.
欧ōu
ohm (unit of electrical resistance)
这个电阻是十欧。
This resistor is ten ohms.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a phonetic transliteration; now the standard abbreviation for 欧洲 (Europe).
- Nuance
rarely stands alone; almost always appears in compounds like 欧洲 or 欧美.
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