đánh giáp lá cà
[ʔɗajŋ̟˧˦ zaːp̚˧˦ laː˧˦ kaː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to engage in a combat, using guns, bayonets, swords, sticks, etc., or bare hands to fight each other
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đánh giáp lá cà” mean?
(verb) to engage in a combat, using guns, bayonets, swords, sticks, etc., or bare hands to fight each other
Is “đánh giáp lá cà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.