song đao
[sawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) two backsword (sword with one sharp edge), one in each hand
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mã Thanh Hùng loạng choạng một cái ngã về phía sau, hai hán tử sau lưng y song đao cùng chém xuống.Mǎ Qīngxióng staggered and fell backwards; the two guys behind his back simultaneously slashed with both their backswords.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “song đao” mean?
(noun) two backsword (sword with one sharp edge), one in each hand
Is “song đao” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.