Bạch Hạc
Definition
- Proper Noun (Place Name):
- A ward in Việt Trì city, Phú Thọ province: "Bạch Hạc" is the name of an administrative ward within the city of Việt Trì.
- A historical district and a section of the Red River: "Bạch Hạc" historically refers to a district and a specific river confluence area where the Lô, Đà, and Thao rivers meet to form the Red River, located in present-day Vĩnh Phúc province.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Gia đình tôi sống ở phường Bạch Hạc. (My family lives in Bạch Hạc ward.)
- Thuyền chúng tôi đi qua vùng Bạch Hạc trên sông Hồng. (Our boat passed through the Bạch Hạc area on the Red River.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in geographical, historical, and administrative contexts. It is not used in general descriptive language.
Variants and Related Words
- Bạch Hạc giang: An older, poetic name for the Bạch Hạc section of the river, sometimes used in historical texts or literature.
- Bài thơ nhắc đến cảnh đẹp của Bạch Hạc giang. (The poem mentions the beauty of the Bạch Hạc river.)
Synonyms
- Confluence: A point where two or more rivers meet (describing the geographical feature of the area).
- Ward: An urban administrative division (describing its modern administrative function).
Related Cultural and Historical Context
- Bạch Hạc as a historical site: The area is significant in Vietnamese history and folklore, often associated with legends and ancient tales.
- Tam Giang - Bạch Hạc: This phrase refers to the broader three-river confluence region, with "Bạch Hạc" being a key part of its identity.