Thừa Thiên
Definition
- 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.