二郎腿 (èr láng) — 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.Don't cross your legs during the meeting.
- 二郎腿，。Tā qiào zhe èr láng 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 bèi rèn wéi bú tài lǐ mào.In sitting etiquette, crossing your legs is considered not very polite.
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