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二郎腿 (èr láng tuǐ) — crossed-legs sitting posture (one ankle on the opposite knee)

Definition

A relaxed seated pose with one ankle resting on the opposite knee. Colloquial and informal — 坐 is the neutral word for sitting; use 翘二郎腿 only when describing this specific crossed-ankle posture.

noun
crossed-legs sitting posture (one ankle on the opposite knee)

Examples

  • 二郎腿。
    Kāi huì de shí hou bú yào qiào èr láng tuǐ.
    Don't cross your legs during the meeting.
  • 二郎腿，。
    Tā qiào zhe èr láng tuǐ kàn diàn shì, kàn qǐ lái hěn fàng sōng.
    He was watching TV with his legs crossed, looking very relaxed.
  • ，二郎腿。
    Zuò zī lǐ yí zhōng, qiào èr láng tuǐ bèi rèn wéi bú tài lǐ mào.
    In sitting etiquette, crossing your legs is considered not very polite.

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