Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An Cựu: A specific administrative ward (phường) within Huế City, located in Thừa Thiên Huế Province, Vietnam. It is a geographical place name.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Gia đình tôi sống ở phường An Cựu. (My family lives in An Cựu ward.)
  • An Cựu là một phường trung tâm của thành phố Huế. (An Cựu is a central ward of Huế city.)

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The name "An Cựu" is historically associated with the An Cựu River, a tributary of the Perfume River (Sông Hương) that flows through the area. The ward's name is derived from this geographical feature.
  • Cầu bắc qua sông An Cựu rất cổ kính. (The bridge over the An Cựu River is very ancient.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sông An Cựu (n): An Cựu River, the historical waterway.
• Phường An Cựu (n): An Cựu Ward, the full administrative designation.

Synonyms

• Ward: An administrative division within a city.
• District: A broader term for an urban administrative area (note: "phường" is specifically a ward, a subdivision of a district).

Related Terms

• Huế: The city which contains An Cựu ward.
• Thừa Thiên Huế: The province where Huế City is located.