英雄联盟
Yīngxióng Liánméng
英雄联盟 (Yīngxióng Liánméng) is the Chinese translation for the phrase League of Legends.
This phrase refers to the popular multiplayer online battle arena video game. If you want to say you are playing the game, you can use the phrase 打LOL (dǎ LOL), which combines the verb 打 (to hit or play) with the acronym for the game.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 英雄联盟 is composed of 英雄 (yīngxióng) meaning 'hero' and 联盟 (liánméng) meaning 'alliance' or 'league'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The official translation used in mainland China is 英雄联盟. The traditional Chinese translation used in Taiwan and Hong Kong is 英雄聯盟.
How do you pronounce it?
Yīngxióng Liánméng
Did you know?
- Chinese players often use the term 上分 (shàng fēn), meaning 'to go up in points', when talking about playing 英雄联盟. It describes the act of ranking up and is used as a verb for the act of playing the game itself.
- When saying 打LOL, the verb 打 (dǎ) literally means 'to hit' or 'to strike', which is the standard way to describe playing various types of games in Chinese.
- The word 英雄 (hero) is used for the game's characters, whereas in English the game calls them 'Champions'. This reflects a broader Chinese linguistic preference for the term 'hero' in fantasy and gaming contexts.
Examples in context
- 他在玩英雄联盟。Tā zài wán Yīngxióng Liánméng.He is playing League of Legends.
- 我想买英雄联盟的皮肤。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi Yīngxióng Liánméng de pífū.I want to buy a League of Legends skin.
- 英雄联盟很有趣。Yīngxióng Liánméng hěn yǒuqù.League of Legends is very interesting.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about video games in a cafe.
- 伟 Wei你喜欢玩英雄联盟吗？Nǐ xǐhuān wán Yīngxióng Liánméng ma?Do you like playing League of Legends?
- 佳怡 Jiayi我不太喜欢，我更喜欢手游。Wǒ bù tài xǐhuān, wǒ gèng xǐhuān shǒuyóu.I don't like it much, I prefer mobile games.
- 伟 Wei那你会玩什么游戏？Nà nǐ huì wán shénme yóuxì?Then what games do you play?
- 佳怡 Jiayi我常玩一些益智游戏。Wǒ cháng wán yīxiē yìzhì yóuxì.I often play some puzzle games.
