Thác Mã
Definition
- Proper Noun (Geographical Name):
- Thác Mã River: A primary tributary of the Ô Lâu River in Vietnam. It is approximately 40 kilometers long with a basin area of about 900 square kilometers.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Sông Thác Mã là một phụ lưu quan trọng của sông Ô Lâu. (The Thác Mã River is an important tributary of the Ô Lâu River.)
- Thác Mã bắt nguồn từ vùng núi phía tây Thừa Thiên. (Thác Mã originates from the mountainous region of western Thừa Thiên.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Thác Mã" is used specifically to refer to this river and its watershed. It is often mentioned in geographical, hydrological, or environmental contexts concerning central Vietnam.
Variants and Related Words
- Sông Thác Mã: The full and most common form, meaning "Thác Mã River."
- Phụ lưu sông Ô Lâu: Meaning "tributary of the Ô Lâu River," a descriptive term often associated with Thác Mã.
Synonyms
- Tributary: A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
- Watercourse: A natural or artificial channel through which water flows.
Related Geographical Terms
- Lưu vực: Drainage basin or watershed.
- Phụ lưu cấp I: Primary tributary (a direct tributary to the main river).