buộc chỉ cổ tay
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A thread tied at the wrist — the old charm binding a promise, or a soul, in place.
Literally: tie thread at the wrist
Sources & notes
Discovered via Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “buộc chỉ cổ tay” mean?
A thread tied at the wrist — the old charm binding a promise, or a soul, in place. Literally: tie thread at the wrist
Is “buộc chỉ cổ tay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.