耐克
nàikè
The English phrase "nike" is translated into Chinese as 耐克 (nàikè).
耐克 refers to the American company that designs and sells athletic shoes and sportswear.
Which one should you use?
耐克 is the standard way to write the brand name, while 奈克 is a formal variation used for the same purpose.
How do you pronounce it?
nàikè
Did you know?
- Chinese consumers often use 'shanzhai' 山寨 to describe counterfeit 耐克 products, a term that originally meant 'mountain fortress'.
- While the English name comes from the Greek goddess of victory, the Chinese characters 耐 (endure) and 克 (overcome) create a subconscious meaning of 'enduring and overcoming' that fits the brand's athletic image.
- If you were to search for the Greek goddess of victory by name in Chinese, you would not use 耐克, as that term is now strictly associated with the commercial trademark.
Examples in context
- 我喜欢耐克的运动鞋。Wǒ xǐhuān Nàikè de yùndòngxié.I like Nike sneakers.
- 这件耐克的衣服很贵。Zhè jiàn Nàikè de yīfu hěn guì.This Nike clothing is very expensive.
- 耐克是一家美国公司。Nàikè shì yī jiā Měiguó gōngsī.Nike is an American company.
Example conversation
Two friends are shopping for clothes at a mall.
- 梓涵 Zihan伟，你看这双耐克的鞋怎么样？Wěi, nǐ kàn zhè shuāng Nàikè de xié zěnmeyàng?Wei, what do you think of these Nike shoes?
- 伟 Wei我觉得这款耐克挺好看的。Wǒ juéde zhè kuǎn Nàikè tǐng hǎokàn de.I think this Nike model looks pretty good.
- 梓涵 Zihan可是价格有点高。Kěshì jiàgé yǒudiǎn gāo.But the price is a bit high.
- 伟 Wei质量好就可以买了。Zhìliàng hǎo jiù kěyǐ mǎile.If the quality is good, you can buy them.
