Cổ Lâu

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Co Lau: A historical territory, specifically a tract of land that Ho Quy Ly ceded to the Ming dynasty of China. The area comprised a total of 59 villages.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Vùng đất Cổ Lâu bao gồm 59 thôn. (The Co Lau territory comprised 59 villages.)
  • Hồ Quý Ly đã dâng Cổ Lâu cho nhà Minh. (Ho Quy Ly ceded Co Lau to the Ming dynasty.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in historical contexts discussing the late Tran dynasty or the early Ming occupation of Vietnam. It refers to a specific geopolitical concession.

Variants and Related Words

• Đất cắt nhượng: (n) Ceded territory.
• Lãnh thổ: (n) Territory.

Synonyms

• Ceded land: Territory given up to another political power.
• Historical territory: A region significant in past events.

Note on Usage

• "Co Lau" is a specific historical toponym. It is not used in modern geographical contexts or in everyday language. Its use is confined to historical writing and analysis.