Thu Bồn
Definition
- Proper Noun (Geographical Feature):
- Thu Bồn (River): A major river located in the central region of Vietnam, primarily flowing through Quang Nam Province. It is a significant geographical and hydrological feature of the area.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Sông Thu Bồn chảy qua tỉnh Quảng Nam. (The Thu Bon River flows through Quang Nam province.)
- Lũ lụt thường xảy ra ở lưu vực sông Thu Bồn vào mùa mưa. (Floods often occur in the Thu Bon River basin during the rainy season.)
- Cửa sông Thu Bồn đổ ra biển Đông gần Hội An. (The mouth of the Thu Bon River empties into the East Sea near Hoi An.)
Advanced Usage
- The river is often referenced in historical, cultural, and environmental contexts related to Central Vietnam.
- Văn hóa Chăm Pa phát triển dọc theo thung lũng sông Thu Bồn. (Champa culture developed along the Thu Bon River valley.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sông Thu Bồn: The full and most common name, meaning "Thu Bon River."
- Lưu vực sông Thu Bồn: The Thu Bon River basin.
- Cửa sông Thu Bồn: The estuary/mouth of the Thu Bon River.
Key Geographical Data (Summary)
- Length: Approximately 205 kilometers.
- Basin Area: Approximately 10,350 square kilometers.
- Source: Ngoc Linh Mountain range (around 1,600m elevation).
- Course: Flows north-south in its upper and middle reaches, then east-west in its lower reaches.
- Outflow: Empties into the East Sea at the Hoi An estuary.
- Major Tributaries: Ly Ly River, Thuy Loan River, Bung River, Coa River, Giang River.
- Flood Season: Typically from October to December.