A Lưới
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A district: A Lưới is a rural district located in the mountainous western region of Thừa Thiên - Huế Province in central Vietnam.
- A town: A Lưới is also the name of the township which serves as the administrative seat of A Lưới District.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- A Lưới là một huyện miền núi. (A Lưới is a mountainous district.)
- Thị trấn A Lưới khá nhỏ. (A Lưới town is quite small.)
- Chúng tôi sẽ đi thăm A Lưới vào mùa hè. (We will visit A Lưới in the summer.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "A Lưới" is of indigenous origin, reflecting the cultural heritage of the local Co Tu and other ethnic minority groups.
- In administrative contexts, it is commonly referred to in full as "Huyện A Lưới" (A Lưới District) or "Thị trấn A Lưới" (A Lưới Township).
Variants and Related Words
- Huyện A Lưới: A Lưới District.
- Thị trấn A Lưới: A Lưới Township.
Synonyms
- District (for the administrative division).
- Township (for the administrative seat).
Related Information
- A Lưới is known for its rugged terrain, forests, and significant population of ethnic minorities.
- It is historically notable for its location near the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the Vietnam War.