vịnh

/vîŋ/

noun★Intermediate

general

A large body of water partially enclosed by land, typically where the land curves inward.

Vịnh này rất đẹp vào mùa thu.

This bay is very beautiful in autumn.

💡

The term 'vịnh' is commonly used to refer to large, scenic bays in Vietnam, such as Halong Bay and Nha Trang Bay.

Collocations

vịnh biểnsea bayvịnh hẹpnarrow bayvịnh lớnlarge bay

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Geographical Context

The term 'vịnh' is frequently used in Vietnamese geography to describe notable bays, such as Vịnh Hạ Long (Halong Bay) and Vịnh Nha Trang (Nha Trang Bay).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word 'vịnh' (灣), meaning 'bay' or 'inlet.'

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'vịnh' is often used to describe large, scenic bays, particularly those that are significant landmarks or tourist attractions.

Word Breakdown

vịnh

bay

root

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