Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Thừa Thiên: A historical and geographical term referring to a region and former province in central Vietnam. It is now part of the official name of Thừa Thiên Huế Province.
   • It specifically denotes the coastal plain area from Phong Điền to Phú Lộc, formed by the Hương (Perfume) River and its tributaries.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Tỉnh Thừa Thiên Huế có cảnh quan thiên nhiên tuyệt đẹp. (Thừa Thiên Huế Province has a stunning natural landscape.)
  • Đồng bằng Thừa Thiên khá phì nhiêu. (The Thừa Thiên plain is quite fertile.)

Advanced Usage

• "Thừa Thiên Huế": The current official name of the province, combining the historical name "Thừa Thiên" with the name of its capital city, Huế.
  • Du lịch Thừa Thiên Huế ngày càng phát triển. (Tourism in Thừa Thiên Huế is increasingly developing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thừa Thiên - Huế: An alternative way to write the province's name, often using a hyphen.
• Tỉnh Thừa Thiên Huế: The full term for Thừa Thiên Huế Province.

Synonyms

• Thừa Thiên region: The area historically known as Thừa Thiên.
• Thừa Thiên province: The former administrative unit.

Related Geographical Terms

• Sông Hương: The Perfume River, the primary river system that formed the Thừa Thiên plain.
• Đầm phá Tam Giang - Cầu Hai: The Tam Giang - Cầu Hai lagoon system, a defining geographical feature bordering the region.
• Đèo Hải Vân: The Hải Vân Pass, a natural landmark at the southern end of the region.