Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A province: A province in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam. Its terrain is predominantly low mountains, with a narrow coastal plain and sand dunes.
   • A geographical region: Refers to the specific coastal plain and piedmont area within Quảng Bình province, characterized by sand dunes and alluvial deposits from rivers like the Gianh.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng là một di sản thế giới ở Quảng Bình. (Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng is a world heritage site in Quảng Bình.)
  • Quảng Bình có bờ biển dài và đẹp. (Quảng Bình has a long and beautiful coastline.)
  • Chúng tôi sẽ tham quan tỉnh Quảng Bình vào mùa hè. (We will visit Quảng Bình province in the summer.)

Advanced Usage

• The name "Quảng Bình" can be used in historical contexts to refer to the former dinh (administrative unit) or trấn (military district) during feudal periods in Vietnam's history.
  • Vùng đất này từng thuộc dinh Quảng Bình. (This land once belonged to the Quảng Bình dinh.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tỉnh Quảng Bình: The full official name, meaning "Quảng Bình Province."
• Người Quảng Bình: A person from Quảng Bình province.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for the proper noun "Quảng Bình." It can be contextually referred to as a province or a region in central Vietnam.

Related Geographical Terms

• Đèo Ngang: A famous mountain pass that marks the historical boundary between northern and central Vietnam, located in Quảng Bình.
• Sông Gianh: The Gianh River, a major river in the province, historically significant as a dividing line between rival regions.
• Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng: The name of the national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Quảng Bình, famous for its caves and karst mountains.