Sơn Tây
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A historical administrative region: A former administrative unit located to the northwest of the ancient Thăng Long capital. Its territory corresponds to parts of modern-day Vĩnh Phú province and portions of Hà Nội, Hà Tây, Hoà Bình, and Tuyên Quang.
- A town: A town in the northwest of Hà Tây province (historical context). Area: 140.1 km². Population: 100,700 (1997). The terrain is flat, with the Red River flowing along its northeastern edge. National Highways 32 and 21A pass through it.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Tỉnh Sơn Tây được thành lập năm 1831. (Sơn Tây province was established in 1831.)
- Thị xã Sơn Tây nằm bên sông Hồng. (Sơn Tây town is located on the Red River.)
- Ông ấy sinh ra ở Sơn Tây. (He was born in Sơn Tây.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Sơn Tây" has been used since 1496 and has denoted various administrative levels: a Prefecture (Thừa Tuyên), a Military Command (Trấn), a Circuit (Xứ), a Province (Tỉnh), and a Provincial Capital (Tỉnh lị).
- Its administrative affiliation changed several times in the 20th century, belonging to Hà Tây province (1965-75), Hà Sơn Bình province (1975-78), Hà Nội city (1978-91), and returning to Hà Tây province from July 20, 1991.
Variants and Related Words
- Tỉnh Sơn Tây: Sơn Tây Province.
- Thị xã Sơn Tây: Sơn Tây Town.
Synonyms
- Western Region (historical context): Reflecting its geographical position west of the capital.
- Provincial Town: Describing its status as a town and former provincial capital.