Definition
叉腰 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to put your hands on your hips, arms akimbo'. The verb 叉 (to spread/cross) and noun 腰 (waist) can be split: you can insert 着, measure words, or other elements between them, e.g. 叉着腰 (with hands on hips). It describes a posture often used when someone is impatient, angry, or confidently standing.
v.o.
(verb-object) to stand with hands on one's hipsarms akimbo
Examples
- 叉腰，。Tā chā zhàn zài ménkǒu, hǎoxiàng zài děng rén.He stood at the door with his hands on his hips, as if waiting for someone.
- ，。Tā shēngqì de chà zhe yāo, yí jù huà yě bù shuō.She stood angrily with her hands on her hips, not saying a word.
- ，。Lǎoshī chà le yí xià yāo, ránhòu jìxù jiǎng kè.The teacher put his hands on his hips for a moment, then continued the lecture.
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