Definition
二郎腿 refers specifically to the sitting posture where one leg is crossed over the other, with the ankle of the crossed leg resting on the knee of the other leg. It's usually used in the phrase 翘二郎腿 (to cross one's legs). This is a cultural term — the posture is traditionally considered casual or impolite in formal Chinese settings, and the name comes from the statue of Erlang Shen, a Chinese deity, who is often depicted sitting this way.
n.
crossed-legs sitting posture (one ankle on the opposite knee)
Examples
- 二郎腿。Kāihuì de shíhou bú yào qiào èr láng.Don't cross your legs during the meeting.
- 二郎腿，。Tā qiào zhe èr láng kàn diànshì, kàn qǐlai hěn fàngsōng.He was watching TV with his legs crossed, looking very relaxed.
- ，二郎腿。Zuòzī lǐyí zhōng, qiào èr láng bèi rènwéi bú tài lǐmào.In sitting etiquette, crossing your legs is considered not very polite.
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