Vạn Long
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- A Commune Name: "Vạn Long" is the name of a specific commune (xã) located within Vạn Ninh District, Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam. It is a geographical place name.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Gia đình tôi sống ở xã Vạn Long. (My family lives in Vạn Long commune.)
- Vạn Long là một xã của huyện Vạn Ninh. (Vạn Long is a commune of Vạn Ninh district.)
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun, "Vạn Long" is used almost exclusively to refer to this specific administrative division. It may appear in official documents, maps, and addresses.
Variants and Related Words
- Vạn Ninh: The name of the district (huyện) that contains Vạn Long commune.
- Khánh Hòa: The name of the coastal province (tỉnh) where Vạn Ninh District and Vạn Long commune are located.
Synonyms
- Commune: An administrative subdivision in Vietnam, similar to a township.
Notes on Meaning
- "Vạn Long" is a compound word from Sino-Vietnamese roots ("vạn" meaning ten thousand, and "long" meaning dragon), but as a proper noun, its primary meaning is its referent as a place name, not the literal meaning of its components.