金利
Jīnlì
金利 (Jīnlì) is the Chinese name for Kinley, a brand of bottled water.
This phrase is used specifically to refer to the brand of bottled water known as Kinley.
How do you pronounce it?
Jīnlì
Did you know?
- In Chinese, brand names are often chosen based on the auspiciousness of their characters rather than phonetic similarity. The characters 金 (jīn) meaning 'gold' and 利 (lì) meaning 'profit' or 'benefit' are common in business to attract good fortune.
- The character 金 (jīn) is one of the 'five elements' in Chinese philosophy. Using it in a brand name can subconsciously evoke a sense of stability and value to a Chinese speaker.
- Because 金利 (Jīnlì) literally means 'gold and profit', the name sounds more like a traditional Chinese bank or finance company than a beverage.
Examples in context
- 这位是金利先生，请多多关照。This is Mr. Kinley, please take good care of him.
Example conversation
Zihan and Haoran are at a convenience store.
- 梓涵 Zihan浩然，你想喝什么？Hàorán, nǐ xiǎng hē shénme?Haoran, what do you want to drink?
- 浩然 Haoran我想喝金利。Wǒ xiǎng hē Jīnlì.I want to drink Kinley.
- 梓涵 Zihan好的，我帮你拿。Hǎo de, wǒ bāng nǐ ná.Okay, I will get it for you.
- 浩然 Haoran谢谢梓涵。Xièxiè Zǐhán.Thanks, Zihan.
