bàn toạ
Definition
- Noun:
- Buttocks: The two rounded fleshy parts of the human body that form the rear.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy ngã đau ở bàn toạ. (He fell and hurt his buttocks.)
- Đứa trẻ bị phát ban ở vùng bàn toạ. (The child has a rash on the buttock area.)
Advanced Usage
- This is a formal, anatomical, or literary term. In everyday spoken Vietnamese, words like "mông" are more common.
Variants and Related Words
- Mông (n): A common, neutral term for buttocks.
- Mông đít (n): A more informal term for buttocks.
Synonyms
- Buttocks
- Rear
- Seat (euphemistic)
Notes on Usage
- Register: "Bàn toạ" is a formal term. It is often found in medical, scientific, or classical literary contexts. Using it in casual conversation may sound overly technical or strange.
- Specificity: It specifically refers to the anatomical structure, not just the general backside area.