Definition

Verb: - To straddle: To stand or sit with the legs wide apart, often in a stable or imposing posture. This term specifically describes the physical action of spreading one's legs apart, typically at the hips.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy đứng giạng háng ở giữa cửa. (He stood straddling the doorway.)
  • Võ sĩ thường bắt đầu thế thủ bằng tư thế giạng háng. (Martial artists often begin a defensive stance by straddling.)
  • Đừng giạng háng giữa lối đi như vậy. (Don't straddle the walkway like that.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is often used in contexts describing posture, stance (e.g., in martial arts, sports, or to block a path), or physical examinations. It carries a connotation of taking up space or assuming a firm, wide-based position.

Variants and Related Words

• Giạng chân (verb): To spread one's legs. A more general term than "giạng háng," which focuses on the hip area.
• Xoạc chân (verb): To do the splits; to spread the legs apart extremely wide, often touching the ground. This implies a greater degree of flexibility than "giạng háng."

Synonyms

• Đứng dạng chân: To stand with legs apart.
• Mở rộng hai chân: To open/spread both legs.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "giạng háng" is quite specific and visual. It is not typically used in abstract or metaphorical senses. Its primary meaning is the literal physical act.

1. Straddle