Definition

1. Verb:
   • To knock (somebody) down: To cause a person or animal to fall to the ground, typically by striking them or pushing them forcefully.
   • To bring down / to fell: To cause something or someone upright to fall over, often in a fight, sport, or struggle.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cú đấm mạnh đã đánh ngã đối thủ. (The powerful punch knocked the opponent down.)
  • Gió mạnh suýt đánh ngã người đi đường. (The strong wind almost knocked the pedestrian down.)
  • Anh ta bị đánh ngã ngay trong hiệp đầu. (He was brought down in the very first round.)

Advanced Usage

• This verb often implies a direct physical action resulting in a fall. It is commonly used in contexts of combat, martial arts, accidents, or forceful natural events.

Variants and Related Words

• Hạ ngã / Quật ngã (v): These are close synonyms meaning to take down or topple someone, often with a sense of finality or in competition.
  • Võ sĩ quyết tâm hạ ngã đối thủ. (The fighter was determined to take down his opponent.)

Synonyms

• Knock down: To cause to fall by striking.
• Floor (verb): To knock someone to the ground.
• Topple: To cause to become unsteady and fall.

Related Idioms

• While "đánh ngã" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, the concept is central to phrases like:
  • Đánh ngã tại chỗ: To knock down on the spot.

    • Lực đánh có thể hạ gục đối thủ tại chỗ. (The force of the blow could knock the opponent down on the spot.)

1. Knock (somebody) down