Sông Đà
Definition
- 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.