网飞
wǎng fēi
网飞 (wǎng fēi) is the Chinese way to say 'netflix' as a verb, meaning to watch a film or TV series using the Internet streaming media provider Netflix.
Meaning: to watch (a film or TV series) using the Internet streaming media provider Netflix (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
wǎng fēi
Did you know?
- While 网飞 is the direct name, many Chinese internet users use the slang term 刷 (shuā), which literally means 'to brush', to describe the act of binge-watching series on platforms like Netflix.
- When people talk about 'binging' a show on Netflix, they often use the phrase 追剧 (zhuī jù), which literally translates to 'chasing drama'.
- The character 飞 (fēi) in 网飞 is the same character used in the word for 'airplane', creating a sense of high speed or soaring through the internet.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their weekend plans.
- 梓涵 Zihan俊杰，周末你想去哪儿玩？jùnjié, zhōumò nǐ xiǎng qù nǎ'er wán?Junjie, where do you want to go this weekend?
- 俊杰 Junjie我太累了，只想在家网飞。wǒ tài lèi le, zhǐ xiǎng zài jiā wǎng fēi.I'm too tired, I just want to Netflix at home.
- 梓涵 Zihan那我可以一起加入吗？nà wǒ kěyǐ yīqǐ jiārù ma?Then can I join you?
- 俊杰 Junjie当然可以，梓涵！dāngrán kěyǐ, zǐhán!Of course you can, Zihan!
