Tà Dưng
Definition
Proper Noun:
- Tà Dưng (mountain): A mountain peak in Vietnam with an elevation of 1982 meters. It is located approximately 38 km southwest of the Lang Biang peak and nearly 30 km west-southwest of Đà Lạt city. It is one of the granite massifs rising nearly 2000 meters above the Bình Sơn Lâm Viên plateau (1500m).
Proper Noun (Geographical Feature):
- Tà Dưng area: A region within the administrative boundaries of Đức Trọng District, Lâm Đồng Province. It is the source of the Đa Dâng River, a primary tributary of the Đồng Nai River. The area above 1500 meters in elevation covers approximately 36 square kilometers and is covered by forests of two-needle and three-needle pines.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Đỉnh Tà Dưng cao 1982 mét. (The peak of Tà Dưng is 1982 meters high.)
- Núi Tà Dưng nằm ở huyện Đức Trọng, tỉnh Lâm Đồng. (Tà Dưng mountain is located in Đức Trọng District, Lâm Đồng Province.)
- Sông Đa Dâng bắt nguồn từ núi Tà Dưng. (The Đa Dâng River originates from Tà Dưng mountain.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "Tà Dưng" is primarily used in geographical, environmental, and tourism contexts. It is often mentioned alongside other prominent peaks in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, such as Lang Biang.
Variants and Related Words
- Núi Tà Dưng: A more specific term meaning "Tà Dưng Mountain."
- Chúng tôi dự định leo núi Tà Dưng. (We plan to climb Tà Dưng Mountain.)
Synonyms
- Mountain peak: A high point of a mountain.
- Granite massif: A large mountain mass or compact group of connected mountains formed of granite.
Related Terms (Geographical)
- Lang Biang: A nearby famous mountain and plateau area.
- Đa Dâng River: The river originating from Tà Dưng.
- Đồng Nai River: The major river system the Đa Dâng River feeds into.
- Rừng thông: Pine forest (describes the vegetation cover on the mountain).