Ba Kỳ
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Ba Ky River: A river located in Quang Nam-Da Nang province, Vietnam. It originates from the Chua mountain area at an altitude of approximately 500 meters.
- A geographical feature: Refers specifically to this river, which flows in a southwest-northeast direction and empties into the East Sea (South China Sea).
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Sông Ba Kỳ chảy qua tỉnh Quảng Nam. (The Ba Ky River flows through Quang Nam province.)
- Hồ Phú Ninh nằm ở hạ lưu sông Ba Kỳ. (Phu Ninh Lake is located on the lower reaches of the Ba Ky River.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Ba Kỳ" is used in official geographical and hydrological contexts to identify this specific river system and its basin.
Variants and Related Words
- Sông Ba Kỳ: The full name, often used to explicitly denote it as a river.
- Lưu vực sông Ba Kỳ rộng 1040km2. (The Ba Ky River basin is 1040 square kilometers wide.)
Synonyms
- River: A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river. (This is the general category, not a direct synonym for the proper name.)
Key Data (Based on Reference)
- Length: 70 km.
- Basin Area: 1040 km².
- Tributaries: Has 9 tributaries longer than 10 km.
- Notable Features: Phu Ninh reservoir on its lower reaches; Tam Ky town is near its estuary.