dao găm
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Definition
Noun: - Dagger; poniard: A sharp, pointed knife with a short blade, typically designed for stabbing or thrusting, and often carried in a sheath. The term emphasizes the weapon's concealable nature and its historical or figurative use as a tool for surprise attack or betrayal.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tên trộm rút một con dao găm từ trong ống tay áo. (The thief pulled a dagger from his sleeve.)
- Trong bảo tàng có trưng bày một bộ sưu tập dao găm cổ. (The museum displays a collection of ancient poniards.)
- Lời nói của hắn sắc như dao găm. (His words are as sharp as a dagger.)
Advanced Usage
Figurative Use for Speech/Writing: Used to describe words, criticism, or attitudes that are sharply hurtful, treacherous, or intended to harm.
- Bài báo đó là một nhát dao găm vào danh dự của ông ấy. (That article was a dagger thrust into his honor.)
In Idiomatic Expressions: Often appears in proverbs and idioms contrasting sweet speech with malicious intent.
- Miệng nam mô, bụng một bồ dao găm. (A mouth chanting prayers, a belly full of daggers.) – Meaning someone who speaks kindly but harbors malicious intentions.
Variants and Related Words
- Dao (n): Knife. A general term for any knife.
- Đoản kiếm (n): Short sword. A slightly longer bladed weapon.
- Dao nhíp (n): Folding knife; switchblade. A concealable knife with a folding blade.
Synonyms
- Đoản đao (n): Short saber. (A similar short bladed weapon, though the shape may differ).
- Bầu rìu (n): Hatchet; small axe. (A different type of small weapon/tool).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Lòng dạ dao găm: A "dagger heart" or heart full of daggers; meaning a treacherous, malicious nature.
- Đừng tin hắn, hắn có lòng dạ dao găm đấy. (Don't trust him; he has a treacherous heart.)
- Miệng hùm gan sứa, lòng lang dạ sói, bụng mang dao găm: A series of idioms describing a vicious, cowardly, and treacherous character. ("Tiger's mouth, jellyfish's courage, wolf's and jackal's heart, belly carrying daggers.")