Sa Tắc (cảng)

Definition

1. Proper Noun (Place Name):
   • Sa Tắc (Port): The name of an old canal located in Kỳ Anh district, Hà Tĩnh province, Vietnam. Historically, it was a port or waterway that became silted up with sand during the Lê dynasty era, leading to its name.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Di tích cảng Sa Tắc nằm ở Hà Tĩnh. (The ruins of Sa Tắc Port are located in Hà Tĩnh.)
  • Cảng Sa Tắc bị cát lấp vào thời Lê. (Sa Tắc Port was silted up with sand during the Lê dynasty.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in historical, geographical, or local cultural contexts to refer to this specific former waterway.

Variants and Related Words

• Sa Tắc: Often used without the word "cảng" (port), but the meaning remains tied to the historical canal/port location.

Synonyms

• Historical canal: A man-made waterway from the past.
• Silted-up port: A harbor that has been filled with sediment.

Note on Etymology

• The name "Sa Tắc" derives from the condition of the port. "Sa" means sand and "Tắc" means blocked or clogged, directly describing how the canal became obstructed by sand.