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Definition of ban gioc falls
ban gioc falls
ban gioc falls Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A spectacular, multi-tiered waterfall located on the Quây Sơn River that forms part of the international border between Cao Bằng Province in northern Vietnam and Guangxi in southern China.
Example
"Tourists often take bamboo rafts close to the base of Ban Gioc Falls to fully experience the roaring cascades."
Word Nuance & Usage
While known as Ban Gioc Falls in Vietnam, the corresponding waterfalls on the Chinese side of the border are known as Detian Falls; they are often referred to collectively as the Ban Gioc–Detian Falls.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Vietnamese name 'Thác Bản Giốc'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ban gioc falls. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ban gioc falls