开市客
Kāishìkè
The English phrase Costco is translated into Chinese as 开市客 (Kāishìkè).
This phrase refers to the large American chain of membership-only warehouse clubs.
Which one should you use?
好市多 is a formal alternative.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Taiwan, the term 好市多 is widely employed to refer to Costco.
How do you pronounce it?
Kāishìkè
Did you know?
- In Chinese social media, Costco is often discussed alongside the concept of 'treasure hunting' because the warehouse layout encourages unplanned discoveries.
- The alternative name 好市多 can be interpreted as 'good market many', giving the brand a positive, prosperous connotation that the English name lacks.
- The name 开市客 is a phonetic translation that also creates a meaning: 开市 can refer to the opening of a market or the start of business for the day.
Examples in context
- 我喜欢在好市多购物。I enjoy shopping at Costco.
- 我想去开市客买东西。Wǒ xiǎng qù Kāishìkè mǎi dōngxi.I want to go to Costco to buy things.
- 开市客里的东西很便宜。Kāishìkè lǐ de dōngxi hěn piányi.The things in Costco are very cheap.
- 你有开市客的会员卡吗？Nǐ yǒu Kāishìkè de huìyuánkǎ ma?Do you have a Costco membership card?
Example conversation
Wei and Yuting are planning a weekend trip.
- 伟 Wei这周末我们去开市客吧。Zhè zhōumò wǒmen qù Kāishìkè ba.Let's go to Costco this weekend.
- 雨婷 Yuting好啊，我也想买点肉。Hǎo a, wǒ yě xiǎng mǎi diǎn ròu.Sure, I want to buy some meat too.
- 伟 Wei那我开车去接你。Nà wǒ kāichē qù jiē nǐ.Then I will drive to pick you up.
- 雨婷 Yuting没问题，周六见。Méi wèntí, zhōuliù jiàn.No problem, see you Saturday.
