Cửa Lục
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Cua Luc Bay: A small bay within the Gulf of Tonkin, located northeast of Hon Gai port, situated between Bai Chay and Hon Gai. It has a single narrow outlet to the sea at Ha Long ferry terminal, approximately 1 km wide. It covers an area of about 18 km² with a maximum depth of 17 meters.
- Geographical Feature: The bay receives water from several streams and rivers from the surrounding mountains, the largest of which is the Dien Vong River, also sometimes called the Vu Oai River. Within the bay, four mountainous islands emerge.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Cửa Lục nằm trong vịnh Hạ Long. (Cua Luc Bay is located within Ha Long Bay.)
- Du thuyền đi qua Cửa Lục để ra biển. (The cruise ship passes through Cua Luc Bay to reach the open sea.)
Advanced Usage
- "Vịnh Cửa Lục": Often used to refer specifically to the bay area.
- Khu vực Vịnh Cửa Lục có cảnh quan rất đẹp. (The Cua Luc Bay area has a very beautiful landscape.)
Variants and Related Words
- Vịnh Cửa Lục: Cua Luc Bay (a more formal or complete geographical term).
Synonyms
- Bay: A broad term for a body of water partially enclosed by land (e.g., Cua Luc Bay).
- Inlet: A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river.
Related Geographical Terms
- Bãi Cháy: Bai Chay (the adjacent ward and beach area).
- Hòn Gai: Hon Gai (the central urban area of Ha Long City).
- Sông Diễn Vọng: Dien Vong River (the main river flowing into the bay).