Thủ Trì

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • A former district: "Thủ Trì" was the name of a former district in Thái Bình Province, Vietnam. On June 17, 1969, it was merged with Vũ Tiên District to form the present-day Vũ Thư District.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Ông nội tôi sinh ra ở huyện Thủ Trì, tỉnh Thái Bình. (My grandfather was born in Thủ Trì District, Thái Bình Province.)
    • Thủ Trì không còn là một huyện riêng biệt kể từ năm 1969. (Thủ Trì has not been a separate district since 1969.)
Advanced Usage
  • This term is primarily used in historical, geographical, or administrative contexts when referring to the past administrative structure of Thái Bình Province.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vũ Thư: The current district formed from the merger of Thủ Trì and Vũ Tiên.
  • Vũ Tiên: The former district merged with Thủ Trì.
Synonyms
  • Former district: A previously existing administrative division.
Note on Homographs
  • The term "thủ trì" (lowercase) can exist as a common noun phrase meaning "to chair" or "to preside over" (e.g., - to chair a meeting). However, the headword "Thủ Trì" with initial capitals is a proper noun referring specifically to the historical district.