đoản côn

đoản côn

Một võ sĩ cầm đoản côn trong tư thế thủ.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Short staff / Short cudgel: A traditional, short, handheld weapon or tool, typically made of wood or bamboo, used historically in martial arts or for self-defense. The term is now considered archaic.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Võ sĩ luyện tập với một chiếc đoản côn. (The martial artist trained with a short staff.)
    • Đoản côn là một vũ khí cổ truyền. (The short cudgel is a traditional weapon.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "đoản côn" is primarily found in historical or literary contexts describing ancient Vietnamese martial arts or weaponry. It is not used in modern, everyday language.
Variants and Related Words
  • Côn (n): A general term for a staff or long rod, often used in martial arts.
    • Anh ấy sử dụng côn rất điêu luyện. (He uses the staff very skillfully.)
Synonyms
  • Short club: A short, heavy stick used as a weapon.
  • Baton: A short stick or club.
Notes on Usage
  • "Đoản côn" is an archaic term. In contemporary discussions about martial arts weapons, more common or specific terms like "song côn" (double sticks) or "roi" (a flexible rattan stick) are often used instead.