原神
Yuánshén
原神 (Yuánshén) is the Chinese name for the popular open-world action role-playing video game Genshin Impact.
原神 is the official Chinese translation used to refer to the video game Genshin Impact.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of two characters: 原 (yuán), which means 'original' or 'primordial' and 神 (shén), which means 'god' or 'spirit'.
How do you pronounce it?
Yuánshén
Did you know?
- While 原神 translates to 'original god', the English name 'Genshin Impact' is a rare case where the English title is a phonetic approximation of the Japanese pronunciation Genshin, rather than a translation of the Chinese meaning.
- The word 原 usually means 'original' but can also mean 'field' or 'plain', creating a subtle double meaning regarding the game's focus on a vast open world.
- In Chinese, the word 神 (shén) can refer to a deity, a ghost, or even a person's incredible skill or spirit. While 'god' is the common translation, a gamer might view the name as referring to a 'primordial spirit'.
Examples in context
- 我最近在玩原神。Wǒ zuìjìn zài wán Yuánshén.I have been playing Genshin Impact lately.
- 原神是一个好玩的游戏。Yuánshén shì yīgè hǎowán de yóuxì.Genshin Impact is a fun game.
- 你喜欢原神吗？Nǐ xǐhuān Yuánshén ma?Do you like Genshin Impact?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- 雨婷 Yuting志强，你玩过原神吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ wánguò Yuánshén ma?Zhiqiang, have you played Genshin Impact?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我没玩过，那个很有名吗？Wǒ méi wánguò, nàgè hěn yǒumíng ma?I haven't, is it very famous?
- 雨婷 Yuting对，原神现在非常火。Duì, Yuánshén xiànzài fēicháng huǒ.Yes, Genshin Impact is very popular right now.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那我也去下载一个试试。Nà wǒ yě qù xiàzài yīgè shìshì.Then I will download it and give it a try.
