捉鬼敢死队
zhuōguǐ gǎnsǐduì
In Chinese, Ghostbusters is 捉鬼敢死队 (zhuōguǐ gǎnsǐduì).
This phrase refers to the title of the movie franchise about people who catch ghosts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 捉鬼敢死队 is composed of three parts: 捉鬼 (zhuōguǐ), meaning 'catching ghosts'. 敢死 (gǎnsǐ), meaning 'dare-to-die' or 'suicidal'. And 队 (duì), meaning 'team' or 'squad'.
How do you pronounce it?
zhuōguǐ gǎnsǐduì
Did you know?
- The word 鬼 (guǐ) used in 捉鬼 is not just for 'ghosts' but can also be used in slang to describe someone who is 'cunning' or 'devious'.
- The term 敢死队 (gǎnsǐduì) was historically used to describe elite military 'suicide squads' or shock troops who took on the most dangerous missions.
- In Chinese culture, ghosts are often categorized as 鬼 (guǐ), but the act of 'catching' them with 捉 (zhuō) evokes a sense of capturing a criminal or a runaway animal.
Examples in context
- 我最喜欢的电影是《捉鬼敢死队》。Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de diànyǐng shì 《Zhuōguǐ Gǎnsǐduì》.My favorite movie is Ghostbusters.
- 你看过《捉鬼敢死队》吗？Nǐ kànguò 《Zhuōguǐ Gǎnsǐduì》 ma?Have you seen Ghostbusters?
- 《捉鬼敢死队》的特效很棒。《Zhuōguǐ Gǎnsǐduì》 de tèxiào hěn bàng.The special effects in Ghostbusters are great.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing what to watch on TV.
- 志强 Zhiqiang我们要不要看《捉鬼敢死队》？Wǒmen yào bù yào kàn 《Zhuōguǐ Gǎnsǐduì》?Should we watch Ghostbusters?
- 佳怡 Jiayi好啊，我也想看这部电影。Hǎo a, wǒ yě xiǎng kàn zhè bù diànyǐng.Okay, I want to watch this movie too.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那我们准备一下。Nà wǒmen zhǔnbèi yīxià.Then let's get ready.
- 佳怡 Jiayi没问题，志强。Méi wèntí, Zhìqiáng.No problem, Zhiqiang.
