AJ
AJ is the Chinese term for the brand of athletic shoes and apparel created by Nike for Michael Jordan.
This phrase refers specifically to the line of footwear and clothing associated with Michael Jordan.
Did you know?
- Collectors of 'AJ' in China frequently use the term '炒鞋' (chǎo xié), which literally means 'fry shoes', to describe the act of flipping sneakers for profit.
- Chinese sneaker enthusiasts often refer to 'fake' AJ shoes as shanzhai shoes, a term that originally described counterfeit electronics.
- In China, the term AJ is often used as a general shorthand for any high-top basketball shoe, even if the shoes are not from the Jordan brand.
Examples in context
- 他穿着一双 AJ。Tā chuānzhe yī shuāng AJ.He is wearing a pair of AJs.
- 这双 AJ 很贵。Zhè shuāng AJ hěn guì.This pair of AJs is very expensive.
- 我想要买 AJ。Wǒ xiǎng yào mǎi AJ.I want to buy some AJs.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about shoes at a mall.
- 伟 Wei佳怡，你看这双AJ怎么样？Jiāyí, nǐ kàn zhè shuāng AJ zěnmeyàng?Jiayi, what do you think of these AJs?
- 佳怡 Jiayi颜色很漂亮，但我觉得太大了。Yánsè hěn piàoliang, dàn wǒ juéde tài dà le.The color is beautiful, but I think they are too big.
- 伟 Wei那我试一下小一号的。Nà wǒ shì yīxià xiǎo yī hào de.Then I will try a size smaller.
- 佳怡 Jiayi好的，我也想看看别的AJ。Hǎo de, wǒ yě xiǎng kànkan bié de AJ.Okay, I want to look at other AJs too.
