Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 我的世界 | Wǒ de Shìjiè | Mainland China |
| 當個創世神 / 当个创世神 | Dāng ge Chuàngshì Shén | Hong Kong, Taiwan |
| 麥塊 / 麦块 | Màikuài | Taiwan, slang |
The phrase refers to the video game Minecraft. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, people very commonly use the original English name Minecraft to refer to the game instead of using a Chinese translation.
What does it mean word for word?
The Mainland Chinese name 我的世界 literally translates to 'My World'.
Which one should you use?
The forms used vary by region and context. In Mainland China, the standard name is 我的世界. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, you can use the English name Minecraft or the phrase 當個創世神 / 当个创世神. Additionally, the slang term 麥塊 / 麦块 is used in Taiwan.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term 方块游戏 is an informal way to refer to Minecraft in Chinese, meaning 'block game'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
我的世界 is the form used in Mainland China. 當個創世神 / 当个创世神 and Minecraft are used in Hong Kong and Taiwan. 麥塊 / 麦块 is a slang term used in Taiwan.
How do you pronounce it?
Wǒ de Shìjiè
Did you know?
- The term 當個創世神 used in Taiwan translates literally to 'be a genesis god', which sounds much more grand and epic than the English title.
- The Taiwanese slang term 麥塊 is a 'phono-semantic' creation, where the characters are chosen because they sound like 'Minecraft' while also suggesting the 'block' nature of the game.
- Because 我的世界 translates literally to 'My World', it can be confused in conversation with a general statement about one's life or surroundings if used without context.
Examples in context
- 你玩过我的世界吗？Have you played Minecraft?
- 当然了！我的世界是我最喜欢的游戏之一。Of course! Minecraft is one of my favorite games.
- 他在玩我的世界。Tā zài wán Wǒ de Shìjiè.He is playing Minecraft.
- 我的世界非常有趣。Wǒ de Shìjiè fēicháng yǒuqù.Minecraft is very interesting.
- 你会玩我的世界吗？Nǐ huì wán Wǒ de Shìjiè ma?Do you know how to play Minecraft?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about video games at a cafe.
- 俊杰 Junjie晓雯，你喜欢玩我的世界吗？Xiǎowén, nǐ xǐhuān wán Wǒ de Shìjiè ma?Xiaowen, do you like playing Minecraft?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我很喜欢，这是一款很棒的游戏。Wǒ hěn xǐhuān, zhè shì yī kuǎn hěn bàng de yóuxì.I like it a lot, it is a great game.
- 俊杰 Junjie那我们一起玩吧。Nà wǒmen yīqǐ wán ba.Then let's play together.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen好啊，我也想和你一起玩。Hǎo a, wǒ yě xiǎng hé nǐ yīqǐ wán.Sure, I want to play with you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “minecraft” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 麥塊, CC BY-SA 4.0.
