Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A district: Cái Bè is a district located in the western part of Tiền Giang Province, in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
   • A river: Cái Bè is also the name of a river, approximately 82km long, flowing from the Vị Thanh area of Cần Thơ Province to the Rạch Giá estuary.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun (District):

  • Chợ nổi Cái Bè rất nổi tiếng. (The Cái Bè floating market is very famous.)
  • Huyện Cái Bè có đất đai phì nhiêu. (Cái Bè district has fertile land.)

• Proper Noun (River):

  • Sông Cái Bè dài 82 cây số. (The Cái Bè River is 82 kilometers long.)
  • Nhiều kênh rạch tiếp nước từ sông Cái Bè. (Many canals draw water from the Cái Bè River.)

Advanced Usage

• The name "Cái Bè" is often used in geographical and administrative contexts to refer specifically to this area or its features. It is a proper noun and is always capitalized.

Variants and Related Words

• Huyện Cái Bè: Cái Bè District.

  • Huyện lỵ của huyện Cái Bè là thị trấn Cái Bè. (The district capital of Cái Bè District is Cái Bè town.)

• Thị trấn Cái Bè: Cái Bè Town (the district capital).

  • Chúng tôi sống ở thị trấn Cái Bè. (We live in Cái Bè town.)

• Chợ nổi Cái Bè: Cái Bè Floating Market.

  • Du khách thường đến tham quan chợ nổi Cái Bè. (Tourists often visit the Cái Bè floating market.)

Synonyms

• District: an administrative division.
• River: a large natural stream of water.

Related Information

• Cái Bè District is known for its floating market, intricate canal network, and agricultural production, particularly fruits. The area's terrain is primarily flat delta land, with a mix of fertile alluvial soil and areas affected by salinity and alum.