Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A commune name: "Ninh Lộc" is the name of a specific commune (xã) within the administrative structure of Vietnam. It is located in Ninh Hòa town (thị xã Ninh Hòa), Khánh Hòa province (tỉnh Khánh Hòa).

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Gia đình tôi sống ở xã Ninh Lộc. (My family lives in Ninh Lộc commune.)
  • Ninh Lộc thuộc thị xã Ninh Hòa, tỉnh Khánh Hòa. (Ninh Lộc belongs to Ninh Hòa town, Khánh Hòa province.)

Advanced Usage

• As a proper noun, "Ninh Lộc" is typically used in official, geographical, and administrative contexts. It is not used in general conversation unless referring to this specific location.

Variants and Related Words

• Xã Ninh Lộc: The full official designation, meaning "Ninh Lộc Commune."
• Thị xã Ninh Hòa: The town to which the commune belongs.
• Tỉnh Khánh Hòa: The province where it is located.

Synonyms

• Commune: A specific administrative division in Vietnam, similar to a township.

Notes on Meaning

• "Ninh Lộc" is a compound word formed from two Sino-Vietnamese elements ("Ninh" meaning peace/tranquility and "Lộc" meaning prosperity/fortune), which is common in Vietnamese place names. However, when used, it refers specifically to the geographical entity, not the literal meaning of the words.