Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A commune name: "Thạnh An" is the name of several communes in Vietnam. It is a geographical proper noun used in administrative divisions.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Thạnh An là một xã của huyện Cần Giờ, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. (Thạnh An is a commune of Cần Giờ District, Ho Chi Minh City.)
  • Chúng tôi sẽ đến xã Thạnh An, huyện Thốt Nốt. (We will go to Thạnh An commune, Thốt Nốt District.)

Advanced Usage

• The name "Thạnh An" is typically used in full official contexts, such as in addresses or administrative documents, often preceded by the word "xã" (commune).

Variants and Related Words

• Xã Thạnh An: The full term, meaning "Thạnh An Commune."
• Huyện Thạnh An: While not a direct variant, it is a related administrative term; note that "Thạnh An" in the provided reference is a commune, not a district.

Synonyms

• Commune: A specific administrative subdivision in Vietnam, equivalent to a township.

Note on Meaning

• "Thạnh An" is exclusively a proper noun referring to specific places. It does not have a general meaning as a common noun (like "town" or "village") that can be applied generically. Its meaning is fixed to the named locations.