Definition

Proper Noun: - A geographical name: "Tam Hoà" is the name of administrative divisions (wards or communes) in Vietnam. It specifically refers to a ward in Biên Hoà City, Đồng Nai Province, and a commune in Núi Thành District, Quảng Nam Province.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Gia đình tôi sống ở phường Tam Hoà, Biên Hoà. (My family lives in Tam Hoà ward, Biên Hoà.)
  • Xã Tam Hoà thuộc huyện Núi Thành. (Tam Hoà commune belongs to Núi Thành district.)

Advanced Usage

• As a proper noun, "Tam Hoà" is used almost exclusively to denote these specific places. It can appear in official addresses, documents, and geographical discussions.

Variants and Related Words

• Phường Tam Hoà: Tam Hoà ward.
• Xã Tam Hoà: Tam Hoà commune.

Synonyms

• Administrative division: A general term for wards, communes, and similar units.
• Locality: A particular place or area.

Notes on Meaning

• "Tam Hoà" is a compound word from Sino-Vietnamese roots ("Tam" meaning "three" and "Hoà" meaning "harmony" or "peace"). However, as a proper noun for place names, its meaning is primarily identificatory rather than descriptive. It does not commonly function as a regular phrase with the literal meaning "three harmonies" in modern usage.