No. 2,210 in Chinese
洲
"洲" means "continent" or "island" in English.
In a sentence
亚洲是世界上最大的洲。
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
The term '洲' is used to mean a continent, an extensive geographical region distinguished by geological and political boundaries.
非洲有丰富的文化和自然资源。
Africa has abundant cultural and natural resources.
'洲' continues to refer to Africa as a continent, emphasizing its role in geographical and cultural context.
南极洲是地球上最寒冷的地方。
Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth.
'洲' designates Antarctica within the context of global geography, highlighting its significance as a distinct geographical entity.
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