hạ đo ván
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: hạ nốc ao
Meaning · English
to knock out
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Võ sĩ kia bị hạ đo ván ở hiệp hai.That fighter was knocked out in the second round.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Hạ đo ván is the established Vietnamese expression; hạ nốc ao is a nonstandard spelling or calque. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “hạ đo ván” mean?
to knock out
Is “hạ đo ván” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.