chồm chỗm

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The Vietnamese word "chồm chỗm" is an adjective that describes a way of sitting or positioning oneself. It means to sit in a squatting position, often with excitement or eagerness while observing something.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "chồm chỗm" to describe someone who is crouching or squatting down to get a better view of an event or scene, especially when they are very interested in what they are watching.

Example:

• Người ta ngồi chồm chỗm xem chọi gà. (People are squatting and watching the cock-fight.)

Advanced Usage:

"Chồm chỗm" can also imply a sense of enthusiasm or eagerness, so it's often used in contexts where someone is excited about what they are observing.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "chồm chỗm," but it can be used with other verbs or nouns to create phrases:
  • Ngồi chồm chỗm (to sit in a squatting position)
  • Đứng chồm chỗm (to stand in a squatting or leaning position)

Different Meanings:

In most contexts, "chồm chỗm" relates specifically to the physical posture of squatting. However, it can also have a more figurative sense, implying that someone is eagerly or intently focused on something.

Synonyms:

• Ngồi xổm: This means "to squat" and is similar in context but does not carry the same connotation of excitement.
• Ngồi bệt: This means "to sit flat" or "sit on the ground," which can also imply a casual sitting position.

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adj

1. Squatting
   • ngồi chồm chỗm xem chọi gà
     to sit squatting and look at a cock-fight, to look squatting at a cock-fight