giạng háng

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Một vận động viên đang giạng háng để khởi động trước khi chạy.

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.

Học thuật

1. Straddle