Vĩnh Lại
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A Commune Name: "Vĩnh Lại" is the name of a commune (xã), which is an administrative subdivision in Vietnam. It refers to specific rural localities.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Vĩnh Lại là một xã của huyện Văn Quan, tỉnh Lạng Sơn. (Vĩnh Lại is a commune of Văn Quan district, Lạng Sơn province.)
- Gia đình tôi sống ở xã Vĩnh Lại, huyện Phong Châu. (My family lives in Vĩnh Lại commune, Phong Châu district.)
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun, "Vĩnh Lại" is used almost exclusively in official administrative contexts or when specifying a geographic location. It is not used in general conversation with a figurative meaning.
Variants and Related Words
- Xã Vĩnh Lại: The full formal designation, meaning "Vĩnh Lại Commune".
- Huyện Văn Quan: A district in Lạng Sơn province containing a Vĩnh Lại commune.
- Huyện Phong Châu: A district in Phú Thọ province containing a different Vĩnh Lại commune.
Synonyms
- Commune: The English administrative term for "xã".
- Administrative division: A general term for a defined geographic area for governance.
Note on Meaning
- It is important to note that "Vĩnh Lại" is a specific place name. There are multiple communes with this name in different provinces of Vietnam. The exact location must be determined by the district or province mentioned with it. The word itself does not have a common lexical meaning outside of being a proper noun.