Sông Thao
Definition
- Proper Noun (Place Name):
- A district: Sông Thao is a district located in the western part of Phú Thọ Province, Vietnam.
- A river section: The name refers to a section of the Red River (sông Hồng) flowing through the region, locally known as the Sông Thao.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Huyện Sông Thao có diện tích 235 km². (Sông Thao district has an area of 235 km².)
- Sông Thao là một đoạn của sông Hồng. (The Sông Thao is a section of the Red River.)
- Thị trấn Sông Thao là huyện lị. (Sông Thao town is the district seat.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Sông Thao" can refer to both the administrative unit (the district) and the geographical feature (the river). Context is essential for clarity.
- Ông ấy công tác tại huyện Sông Thao. (He works in Sông Thao district.)
- Con đò chạy dọc sông Thao. (The ferry runs along the Thao River.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sông Hồng (Proper Noun): The Red River, the major river of which the Sông Thao is a part.
- Huyện Sông Thao (Proper Noun): Sông Thao District, the full administrative name.
Synonyms
- Thao River: An English translation for the river section.
- Sông Thao District: An English translation for the administrative district.
Related Information
- Historical Context: The district was established on July 5, 1977, through the merger of several former districts. It became part of Phú Thọ Province on November 6, 1996.
- Geography: The district's terrain consists of low, rolling hills sloping from the northwest to the southeast, bordered by the Sông Thao (Red River) to the east.