看网飞顺便放松
kàn wǎngfēi shùnbiàn fàngsōng
The English phrase 'netflix and chill' is translated into Chinese as 看网飞顺便放松 (kàn wǎngfēi shùnbiàn fàngsōng).
This phrase is used to describe the activity of watching movies or shows on Netflix while relaxing at home.
How do you pronounce it?
kàn wǎngfēi shùnbiàn fàngsōng
Did you know?
- While the English phrase 'netflix and chill' is often a euphemism for intimacy, the direct translation 看网飞顺便放松 lacks this sexual connotation and sounds strictly like a literal description of relaxing.
- The term 'Netflix' is transliterated as 网飞 (wǎngfēi), where 网 means 'web' and 飞 means 'to fly', a phonetic and semantic blend.
- Because 'Netflix' is officially unavailable in mainland China, using the phrase in a conversation about real-life plans might lead to confusion about which streaming platform you actually mean.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- 志强 Zhiqiang雨婷，你周末有空吗？Yǔtíng, nǐ zhōumò yǒu kòng ma?Yuting, are you free this weekend?
- 雨婷 Yuting我有空，你想做什么？Wǒ yǒu kòng, nǐ xiǎng zuò shénme?I am free, what do you want to do?
- 志强 Zhiqiang来我家看网飞顺便放松吧。Lái wǒ jiā kàn Wǎngfēi shùnbiàn fàngsōng ba.Come over to my place to watch Netflix and chill.
- 雨婷 Yuting好啊，我刚好想看新剧。Hǎo a, wǒ gānghǎo xiǎng kàn xīnjù.Sure, I happen to want to watch a new series.
