ám khí

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Vietnamese

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 暗器.

Pronunciation

Noun

ám khí

  1. (martial arts) hidden or concealed weapon
    • 2005, chapter 4, in Cao Tự Thanh, transl., Anh hùng xạ điêu, Văn học, translation of 射雕英雄传 by Jīn Yōng (Kim Dung):
      Mai Siêu Phong hai mắt đã mù, đầu óc hôn mê, rõ ràng chất độc trên ám khí đã phát tác, []
      Méi Chāofēng was blind in both eyes and her mind was bewildered; the poison on the hidden weapon was clearly taking effect;