Phúc Thành

Phúc Thành là một cửa bể quan trọng ở Hà Nam Ninh.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A geographical name: "Phúc Thành" is the name of a specific estuary or sea gate located in the Hà Nam Ninh region (a former administrative region in northern Vietnam, now comprising parts of Nam Định, Ninh Bình, and Hà Nam provinces).

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Cửa bể Phúc Thành nằm ở vùng Hà Nam Ninh. (The Phúc Thành estuary is located in the Hà Nam Ninh region.)
  • Tàu thuyền ra vào qua cửa Phúc Thành. (Ships enter and exit via the Phúc Thành gate.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in historical, geographical, or administrative contexts referring to this specific location. It is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Cửa bể (n): estuary, sea gate.
• Hà Nam Ninh (proper n): a former Vietnamese administrative region.

Synonyms

• Estuary: a water passage where the tide meets a river current.
• Inlet: a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river.

Notes on Meaning

• "Phúc Thành" is a compound proper noun. "Phúc" often means "blessing" or "happiness," and "Thành" can mean "wall," "fortress," or "to succeed." However, as a geographical name, its meaning is not interpreted literally but refers specifically to the place.