đấm ngầm chết voi
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Meaning · English
A hidden punch fells the elephant — the unseen blow beats the big one.
Literally: secret punch kills the elephant
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 “đấm ngầm chết voi” mean?
A hidden punch fells the elephant — the unseen blow beats the big one. Literally: secret punch kills the elephant
Is “đấm ngầm chết voi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.