Chinese languages

Posted: **Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:44 am**

Hi

I've noticed that there are two ways of saying "Australia": 澳洲 and 澳大利亚. Is there a difference in meaning or when you would use those words?

Posted: **Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:34 am**

“澳洲”是“澳大利亚”的简写，和后者相比显得更时尚。

澳洲 is a shortened form of 澳大利亚,It is more fashionable than behind.

Posted: **Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:28 am**

谢谢

Difference between these two words