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bơi sải

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The Vietnamese word "bơi sải" refers to a swimming style known as the "trudgen stroke." This is a type of freestyle swimming that combines both the arm movements of the crawl stroke and the leg movements of the sidestroke. Here’s a breakdown of the term and its usage:

Basic Definition:
  • Bơi sải: This term literally means "swimming with a gliding motion." It is commonly used to describe a specific swimming technique that allows for efficient movement through the water.
Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "bơi sải" when talking about swimming styles, especially in the context of teaching or discussing swimming techniques. For example, if you are explaining how to swim in a particular way, you might say, "Bạn hãy thử bơi sải để di chuyển nhanh hơn trong nước" (You should try the trudgen stroke to move faster in the water).
Example:
  • "Khi đi bơi, tôi thích bơi sải giúp tôi tiết kiệm năng lượng."
    • (When I go swimming, I like to use the trudgen stroke because it helps me save energy.)
Advanced Usage:
  • In competitive swimming or training contexts, "bơi sải" may be discussed in relation to enhancing speed or endurance. Coaches might instruct swimmers to focus on their "bơi sải" technique to improve their performance in races.
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "bơi sải," but it is often discussed alongside other swimming terms, such as:
    • Bơi tự do: Freestyle (another name for the crawl stroke)
    • Bơi ếch: Breaststroke
    • Bơi ngửa: Backstroke
    • Bơi bướm: Butterfly stroke
Different Meanings:
  • While "bơi sải" primarily refers to a swimming technique, in a broader context, it can imply any motion that is smooth and gliding, similar to how one might describe the movement of a fish or other aquatic creatures.
  1. Vietnamese trudgen stroke

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