ngồi chéo khoeo

Một cậu bé ngồi chéo khoeo trên thảm đọc sách.

Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To sit cross-legged: The primary meaning of "ngồi chéo khoeo" is to sit on the floor or a flat surface with one leg bent and crossed over the other at the knee or ankle, often in an informal or casual posture.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Các em nhỏ ngồi chéo khoeo nghe bà kể chuyện. (The children sat cross-legged listening to their grandmother tell a story.)
  • Anh ấy thích ngồi chéo khoeo trên sàn nhà khi đọc sách. (He likes to sit cross-legged on the floor when reading a book.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase describes a specific, common sitting posture, often implying comfort, informality, or a traditional way of sitting, especially in casual or communal settings.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngồi xếp bằng (v): to sit with legs folded, often with both feet tucked under the thighs (a common meditative or formal floor-sitting posture).
  • Mọi người ngồi xếp bằng trong buổi thiền. (Everyone sat with legs folded during the meditation session.)

Synonyms

• To sit cross-legged: The direct and most common English equivalent.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using the phrase "ngồi chéo khoeo." The phrase itself is a descriptive term for a physical posture.