Cái Rồng
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A geographical place name: "Cái Rồng" is the name of a town (thị trấn), which serves as the administrative and economic center of Vân Đồn District, Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam. It is located in the scenic Ha Long Bay region.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Chúng tôi sẽ cập bến tại Cái Rồng. (We will dock at Cái Rồng.)
- Cái Rồng là thị trấn huyện lỵ của huyện Vân Đồn. (Cái Rồng is the district town of Vân Đồn District.)
- Sân bay Vân Đồn gần thị trấn Cái Rồng. (Vân Đồn Airport is near Cái Rồng town.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Cái Rồng" is used primarily in official, geographical, and travel-related contexts to refer to this specific location. It is a key transit point for tourists traveling to and from the islands of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
Variants and Related Words
- Thị trấn Cái Rồng: Cái Rồng Town. This is the full official name.
- Vân Đồn: The name of the district which Cái Rồng administers.
- Cảng Cái Rồng: Cái Rồng Port, the main ferry terminal in the area.
Synonyms
- Town center (of Vân Đồn District): Refers to its administrative role.
- Seaport town: Describes its function as a maritime hub.
Note on Meaning
- It is important to distinguish this proper noun "Cái Rồng" (the town) from the common Vietnamese words "cái" (a classifier) and "rồng" (dragon). In this context, "Cái Rồng" is a single, fixed name for a place and its meaning is not related to its constituent words.