Cửa Lớn
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A river in Southern Vietnam: "Cửa Lớn" is the name of a specific river in the Mekong Delta region, historically flowing through what is now Cà Mau province.
- A geographical feature: It refers to a major waterway that empties into a large bay or sea area, specifically the Cà Mau region.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Sông Cửa Lớn chảy qua tỉnh Cà Mau. (The Cửa Lớn River flows through Cà Mau province.)
- Cửa Lớn là một nhánh sông quan trọng ở miền Tây Nam Bộ. (Cửa Lớn is an important river branch in the Southwestern region.)
Advanced Usage
- Geographical Context: The term is often used in geographical, historical, or environmental discussions about the Mekong Delta.
- Khu vực cửa sông Cửa Lớn có hệ sinh thái rừng ngập mặn phong phú. (The estuary area of the Cửa Lớn River has a rich mangrove ecosystem.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sông Cửa Lớn (n): The Cửa Lớn River. This is the full, most common form.
- Đoàn thuyền đánh cá ra khơi từ Sông Cửa Lớn. (The fishing fleet sets sail from the Cửa Lớn River.)
Synonyms
- River: a large natural stream of water.
- Waterway: a navigable channel for boats.
Note on Meaning
- Literal Interpretation: The phrase "Cửa Lớn" literally translates to "Large Gate" or "Big Mouth," which in a geographical sense commonly describes a large river mouth or estuary. However, as a proper noun, "Cửa Lớn" specifically refers to this named river and should be treated as a single entity.