Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A place name in Vietnam: "An Dương" is primarily a geographical name, referring to several specific administrative units in northern Vietnam, including wards, townships, and communes.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Gia đình tôi sống ở phường An Dương, Hải Phòng. (My family lives in An Dương ward, Hải Phòng.)
  • Thị trấn An Dương trước đây thuộc huyện An Hải. (An Dương township formerly belonged to An Hải district.)
  • Chúng tôi sẽ đến xã An Dương, Bắc Giang. (We will go to An Dương commune, Bắc Giang.)

Advanced Usage

• Historical and Cultural Context: The name "An Dương" is historically significant, most famously associated with An Dương Vương (King An Dương), a legendary figure who ruled the ancient kingdom of Âu Lạc and is linked to the story of the Cổ Loa Citadel.
  • An Dương Vương là một nhân vật quan trọng trong truyền thuyết Việt Nam. (An Dương Vương is an important figure in Vietnamese legend.)

Variants and Related Words

• An Dương Vương (Proper noun): King An Dương, the title of the legendary ruler.
• Huyện An Dương (Proper noun): An Dương District, an administrative district of Hải Phòng city.

Synonyms

• Place name: A geographical location.
• Locality: A specific area or region.

Related Terms

• Administrative unit: Refers to its status as a ward (phường), township (thị trấn), or commune (xã).
• Historical figure: When used in the context of "An Dương Vương."