đánh tỉa
[ʔɗajŋ̟˧˦ tiə˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to prune
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to use out-boxer techniques (using speed and agility to hit an opponent without letting them hit back)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to snipe, to ambush
Common questions
What does “đánh tỉa” mean?
(verb) to prune
Is “đánh tỉa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.