maak3 jat1 zi6擘一字掰一字
Jyutpingmaak3 jat1 zi6
Yalemaak yāt jih
Definition
To do the splits.
colloquialbodysports
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical act of extending legs in opposite directions until they form a straight line. Often used in the context of dance, gymnastics, or martial arts training. The structure is a verb-object construction where the legs are essentially the implied subject performing the action.
Examples
It took her a long time to be able to do the splits.
Related words
Common phrases
to do the splits (often used interchangeably)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply stretching or opening legs wide, as it specifically denotes the full 180 degree split. Beginners often mistakenly use it for any leg-stretching exercise.
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