dừ đòn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Thoroughly beaten / severely thrashed: Describes a state of being physically beaten or hit so much that one is completely subdued, exhausted, or injured. It implies a severe and sustained physical punishment.
- Figuratively, soundly defeated: Used to describe a person or team that has been utterly defeated or bested in a competition, argument, or conflict.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nó bị đánh dừ đòn. (He was thoroughly beaten up.)
- Đội bóng đối thủ bị thua dừ đòn. (The opposing football team was soundly defeated.)
- Sau trận tranh cãi, anh ta chịu dừ đòn. (After the argument, he was thoroughly bested.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a connotation of the beating being deserved or serving as a harsh lesson. It emphasizes the completeness of the defeat or punishment.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhừ đòn: This is a direct variant with identical meaning and usage to "dừ đòn".
- Thằng bé hư nên bị nhừ đòn. (The naughty boy got a severe thrashing.)
Synonyms
- Thoroughly thrashed: To be beaten comprehensively.
- Soundly defeated: To be completely beaten in a contest.
- Severely punished: To be subjected to harsh physical discipline.
Related Idioms
- Chịu dừ đòn: To take a beating; to endure a severe punishment or defeat without being able to effectively fight back.
- Hắn phải chịu dừ đòn vì tội của mình. (He had to take a severe beating for his crime.)