Chang Tây
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Chang Tay Island: An island located in the Gulf of Tonkin (Bac Bo Gulf), belonging to Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. It is situated between Vinh Thuc Island and the Co To archipelago, approximately 24 km from Vinh Thuc Island.
- Geographical Feature: The island has an area of about 4 square kilometers, with its highest point reaching 185 meters. It is characterized by tropical rainforest coverage.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Chang Tây là một hòn đảo nhỏ ở vịnh Bắc Bộ. (Chang Tay is a small island in the Gulf of Tonkin.)
- Du khách có thể ngắm nhìn Chang Tây từ đảo Vĩnh Thực. (Tourists can view Chang Tay from Vinh Thuc Island.)
Advanced Usage
- The island is also historically known by an alternative name, Lo Chuc San.
- Bản đồ cổ đôi khi ghi đảo này là Lo Chúc San. (Old maps sometimes record this island as Lo Chuc San.)
Variants and Related Words
Đảo Chang Tây (n): Chang Tay Island. A more complete descriptive term.
- Đảo Chang Tây có rừng nhiệt đới nguyên sinh. (Chang Tay Island has primary tropical rainforest.)
Quần đảo Cô Tô (n): Co To Archipelago. The island group near Chang Tay.
- Chang Tây nằm gần quần đảo Cô Tô. (Chang Tay is located near the Co To Archipelago.)
Synonyms
- Island: A piece of land surrounded by water.
- Lo Chuc San: An alternate historical name for the same island.
Related Geographical Terms
- Vịnh Bắc Bộ (n): Gulf of Tonkin. The body of water where the island is located.
- Đảo Vĩnh Thực (n): Vinh Thuc Island. The neighboring island referenced for location.