chân quỳ

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The Vietnamese word "chân quỳ" translates to "curved leg" in English. It is often used to describe a specific type of furniture leg that is elegantly curved, giving a graceful appearance to tables, cabinets, or other furniture pieces.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Use: You can use "chân quỳ" when talking about furniture that has legs shaped in a curved manner.
• Context: It’s commonly found in traditional Vietnamese furniture, which often features ornate designs.

Examples:

1. Basic Example: "Cái bàn này có chân quỳ rất đẹp." (This table has very beautiful curved legs.)
2. Furniture Context: "Tôi thích chiếc tủ có chân quỳ." (I like the cabinet with curved legs.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Chân quỳ" can also refer to specific types of furniture in more formal or traditional settings, such as in the phrase "console lư hương chân quỳ," which means a curved-legged incense burner stand.

Word Variants:

• You might encounter related terms that describe similar furniture styles, such as "chân thẳng" (straight leg) for furniture with straight legs.

Different Meanings:

While "chân quỳ" primarily refers to the curved leg of furniture, it can also metaphorically describe anything that has a similar curved shape, but this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• "Chân cong": This means "curved leg" as well but is less specific than "chân quỳ," which often implies a more decorative style.

Academic

1. Curved leg, console
   • lư hương chân quỳ
     a curved-legged incense burner
   • bàn chân quỳ
     a console-table