天使蹲

Meaning:

Literally translating to “angel squat,” this Chinese term originated from a striking image of Chinese actress Dilraba in a fashion magazine, where she elegantly crouched on her tiptoes, resembling a celestial being. In this captivating stance, her lower limbs form a delicate, slender triangle, exuding an aura of purity and innocence. Despite its enchanting appeal, this pose presents significant difficulty for the average individual. Medical professionals have cautioned against replicating the angel squat due to potential risk of injury. Attempting this photogenic pose could lead to sprained ankles or more severe injuries to the hips or knees.

Example:

A: 最近我的朋友圈好些女生模仿天使蹲。

Zuìjìn wǒ de péngyǒuquān hǎoxiē nǚshēng mófǎng tiānshǐdūn。

As I scroll through WeChat Moments, I notice many women replicating the tiptoed squat in their photos.

B: 医生说平时不怎么锻炼的人最好不要模仿这个动作。

Yīshēng shuō píngshí bù zěnme duànliàn de rén zuìhǎo búyào mófǎng zhè ge dòngzuò。

But doctors warn those who lack regular exercise to refrain from imitating this precarious posture.