xếp bằng tròn
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To sit cross-legged in a full lotus position: This phrase specifically describes the act of sitting on the floor with both legs folded and each foot placed on the opposite thigh, forming a symmetrical, circular posture. It is a precise and formal term for a meditative sitting pose.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Các thiền sinh ngồi xếp bằng tròn trên sàn. (The meditation practitioners sat cross-legged in the full lotus position on the floor.)
- Để tập yoga đúng cách, trước tiên bạn phải học cách xếp bằng tròn. (To practice yoga correctly, you must first learn how to sit in the full lotus pose.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is almost exclusively used in contexts related to meditation, yoga, or traditional Eastern practices. It denotes a specific, disciplined posture rather than a casual way of sitting.
Variants and Related Words
- Xếp bằng (verb phrase): to sit cross-legged (a general term, which can include the half-lotus or simple cross-legged sitting).
- Trẻ con thường ngồi xếp bằng khi nghe kể chuyện. (Children often sit cross-legged when listening to stories.)
Synonyms
- To sit in the lotus position: The direct English equivalent.
- To assume the full lotus pose: A more formal synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- "Xếp bằng tròn" is a compound phrase where "xếp bằng" means "to sit cross-legged" and "tròn" (round) specifies the completeness and symmetry of the lotus position. It is not a casual sitting style but a formal posture requiring flexibility.