An Thọ
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A Commune in An Lao District, Hai Phong City: "An Thọ" is the name of a specific administrative commune located within An Lao District, which is part of Hai Phong City, a major port city in northern Vietnam.
- A Commune in Tuy An District, Phu Yen Province: "An Thọ" is also the name of a different administrative commune located within Tuy An District, Phu Yen Province, in the central region of Vietnam.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Gia đình tôi sống ở xã An Thọ, huyện An Lão. (My family lives in An Tho Commune, An Lao District.)
- An Thọ là một xã ven biển của tỉnh Phú Yên. (An Tho is a coastal commune of Phu Yen Province.)
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun for a place, "An Thọ" is typically used in official, geographical, or administrative contexts. It is not used in general conversation unless referring specifically to these locations.
Variants and Related Words
- Xã An Thọ: The full formal title, where "xã" means "commune."
- An Thọ commune: The English equivalent phrasing.
Synonyms
- Commune: A specific administrative division in Vietnam.
- Administrative division: A general term for a defined geographic area for governance.
Note on Meaning
- "An Thọ" is exclusively a proper noun referring to specific places. It is not a common word with a general meaning. The term is a compound of "An" (peace, safety) and "Thọ" (longevity), reflecting a common naming convention for Vietnamese localities wishing to convey positive aspirations.