phi đao

Một võ sĩ ném phi đao vào bia gỗ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Throwing knife / Thrown knife: A type of knife specifically designed or used to be thrown at a target or enemy. It is a handheld bladed weapon intended for projectile combat.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy là bậc thầy trong việc sử dụng phi đao. (He is a master at using throwing knives.)
  • Phi đao găm sâu vào mục tiêu. (The throwing knife stuck deep into the target.)
  • Trong phim, nhân vật chính thường ném phi đao rất chính xác. (In movies, the main character often throws knives very accurately.)

Advanced Usage

• The term can appear in historical or wuxia (martial arts fiction) contexts to describe a signature weapon of a skilled fighter.
  • Võ sĩ ẩn mình rồi bất ngờ phóng ra một chiếc phi đao. (The warrior hid and then suddenly launched a throwing knife.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dao ném: A more descriptive, compound term meaning "throwing knife." While "phi đao" is the specific term, "dao ném" is its literal description.
  • Dao ném là một vũ khí nguy hiểm. (A throwing knife is a dangerous weapon.)

Synonyms

• Throwing knife: The direct English equivalent.
• Thrown blade: A less common synonym.

Related Idioms

• While "phi đao" itself is not commonly part of idioms, it is associated with phrases describing precision or stealth in attack.
  • Chính xác như phi đao: (Accurate as a thrown knife) – Used to describe pinpoint accuracy.