Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A major coastal city in central Vietnam: Đà Nẵng is a centrally-governed municipality and one of the most important urban centers in Vietnam, known for its beaches, port, and modern infrastructure.
   • A geographical and administrative region: It refers to the specific area and its governing authority on the central coast.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Tôi sẽ đi du lịch Đà Nẵng vào mùa hè. (I will travel to Đà Nẵng in the summer.)
  • Đà Nẵng là thành phố đáng sống. (Đà Nẵng is a livable city.)
  • Cảng Đà Nẵng rất nhộn nhịp. (The port of Đà Nẵng is very bustling.)

Advanced Usage

• Historically, the area was part of a larger administrative unit. The reference "Quảng Nam-Đà Nẵng" denotes the former province that existed from 1976 to 1997, before Đà Nẵng was separated and became a independent municipality.
  • Trong giai đoạn 1976-1997, khu vực này được gọi là tỉnh Quảng Nam-Đà Nẵng. (From 1976 to 1997, this area was called Quảng Nam-Đà Nẵng province.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thành phố Đà Nẵng (n): The City of Đà Nẵng, its official name.
• Quảng Nam-Đà Nẵng (n): The former province that combined Quảng Nam and Đà Nẵng.

Synonyms

• Central coastal city: Describes its geographical and economic role.
• Municipality: Highlights its administrative status as a city under central government control.

Related Terms

• Cầu Rồng (Dragon Bridge): A famous landmark in Đà Nẵng.
• Bãi biển Mỹ Khê (My Khe Beach): A famous beach in the city.
• Bán đảo Sơn Trà (Sơn Trà Peninsula): A prominent natural feature of the city.

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