北美洲 Běiměizhōu North America
How to remember 北美洲: 北 north + 美 beautiful + 洲 continent = North America.
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How it is used
- The continent of North America - 北美洲国家 (Běiměizhōu guójiā) North American countries.
- Formed as 北 (north) + 美洲 (the Americas); pairs with 南美洲 (Nánměizhōu, South America).
- Often shortened to 北美 (Běiměi) in casual reference. Proper geographic noun.