Tam Kỳ giang
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Tam Kỳ River: A specific stretch of the Red River (sông Hồng) flowing through the Việt Trì and Bạch Hạc regions of Vĩnh Phú province (now Phú Thọ province). It is the famous confluence point of three major rivers: the Thao River, the Lô River, and the Đà River. This area is renowned for its scenic landscape.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Phong cảnh Tam Kỳ giang rất nên thơ. (The scenery of Tam Kỳ River is very poetic.)
- Tam Kỳ giang là nơi hội tụ của ba dòng sông. (Tam Kỳ River is the confluence point of three rivers.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in geographical, historical, and poetic contexts to refer to this specific river section and its cultural significance.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngã ba sông: (n) river confluence; often used to describe the Tam Kỳ giang area.
- Ngã ba Hạc: (n) an alternative historical name for the Bạch Hạc confluence area, closely associated with Tam Kỳ giang.
Synonyms
- Confluence of the Thao, Lô, and Đà Rivers: a descriptive synonym in English.
- Bạch Hạc confluence: a related geographical reference.
Related Idioms and Cultural References
- "Kìa núi Tam Đảo, nọ sông Tam Kỳ": A famous folk verse (ca dao) that pairs Tam Kỳ River with Tam Đảo Mountain, highlighting two iconic natural landmarks of the region.
- Ca dao có câu: "Ai ơi, đứng lại mà trông / Kìa núi Tam Đảo, nọ sông Tam Kỳ". (There is a folk verse: "Oh, please stop and look / There is Tam Đảo Mountain, and there is Tam Kỳ River.")