Definition

1. Noun:
   • A curved leg, a console leg: Refers to a specific type of furniture leg that is curved or scrolled, often resembling a reversed S-shape or a console bracket. This style is common in traditional Vietnamese and East Asian furniture.
   • A piece of furniture with such legs: Can also refer to the furniture item itself that features these distinctive curved legs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc bàn cổ này có chân quỳ rất tinh xảo. (This antique table has very exquisite curved legs.)
  • Anh ấy sưu tầm những chiếc tủ chân quỳ. (He collects console-legged cabinets.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in the context of antique furniture, woodworking, and interior design to describe a classic stylistic element.
• It often implies a sense of tradition, craftsmanship, and ornate design.

Variants and Related Words

• Tủ chân quỳ: A cabinet with console legs.
• Bàn chân quỳ: A table with console legs.
• Lư hương chân quỳ: An incense burner with curved legs.

Synonyms

• Chân cong: Curved leg (a more general descriptive term).
• Chân console: Console leg (a direct translation of the French-derived term).

Related Phrases

• Đồ gỗ chân quỳ: Furniture with console legs.
• Kiểu chân quỳ: The console-leg style.

1. Curved leg, console
   • lư hương chân quỳ
     a curved-legged incense burner
   • bàn chân quỳ
     a console-table