Cửa Lò
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A river: A river in Nghi Lộc district, Nghệ An province, Vietnam. It originates from the Eo Đá Bạ area and flows into the sea at Tân Lộc, with a length of 52km and a basin area of 40km².
- A town: A district-level town (thị xã) in Nghệ An province, Vietnam, located at the mouth of the Cửa Lò river and known as a coastal tourist destination.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Sông Cửa Lò dài 52 kilômét. (The Cửa Lò river is 52 kilometers long.)
- Chúng tôi sẽ đi nghỉ mát ở thị xã Cửa Lò. (We will go on vacation to Cửa Lò town.)
- Bãi biển Cửa Lò rất đẹp. (Cửa Lò beach is very beautiful.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Cửa Lò" is often used metonymically to refer to the popular beach and tourism area of the town.
- Mùa hè, Cửa Lò đông nghịt khách du lịch. (In summer, Cửa Lò is packed with tourists.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thị xã Cửa Lò: Cửa Lò Town, the official administrative name.
- Biển Cửa Lò: Cửa Lò Beach, the main beach area of the town.
- Sông Cửa Lò: Cửa Lò River, the geographical feature.
Synonyms
- Coastal town: (for the urban area)
- River estuary: (referring to the geographical feature of the river mouth)
Related Terms
- Nghệ An: The province where Cửa Lò is located.
- Vinh: The capital city of Nghệ An province, located near Cửa Lò.