Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • The Đà River: A major river in northwestern Vietnam, originating from Yunnan Province, China, and flowing through several Vietnamese provinces. It is a significant tributary of the Red River (Sông Hồng).
   • Đà River Ward: A ward (phường) named after the river, located in Lai Châu town, Lai Châu province.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun (River):
  • Sông Đà có dòng chảy rất mạnh. (The Đà River has a very strong current.)
  • Thủy điện Hòa Bình được xây dựng trên sông Đà. (The Hòa Bình Hydroelectric Plant was built on the Đà River.)
• Proper Noun (Ward):
  • Phường Sông Đà thuộc thị xã Lai Châu. (Sông Đà Ward belongs to Lai Châu town.)

Advanced Usage

• The river is historically and culturally significant, often featured in Vietnamese literature and poetry for its majestic and sometimes treacherous nature.
• It is a crucial source for hydroelectric power, irrigation, and water supply for northern Vietnam, particularly through the Hòa Bình Dam reservoir.

Variants and Related Words

• Sông Đà (Black River): An alternative name used in historical and geographical contexts, referring to the same river.
• Sông Thao: Another name for the upper Red River, which the Đà River merges with.

Synonyms

• Black River: The English translation of the river's name.
• Đà River: The direct transliteration.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• While there are no direct idioms using "Sông Đà," the river is a potent symbol in Vietnamese culture, often representing the powerful, untamed forces of nature. It is central to literary works like (The Boatman on the Đà River) by writer Tô Hoài.