任天堂Switch
Rèntiāntáng Switch
The English phrase "nintendo switch" is translated into Chinese as 任天堂Switch (Rèntiāntáng Switch).
This phrase refers to the hybrid video game console developed by Nintendo.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Rèntiāntáng Switch.
Did you know?
- In mainland China, where the console was not officially released, players often use the term 水货 meaning 'water goods' to refer to imported Switch consoles.
- The name 任天堂 consists of three characters meaning 'leave to heaven' or 'let heaven decide'.
- When discussing the console's portability, users often use the term 掌机 (zhǎngjī), meaning 'handheld machine', to distinguish its mobile use from a '家用机' (jiāyòngjī) or 'home machine'.
Examples in context
- 是的，我最近购买了任天堂Switch。Yes, I recently purchased a Nintendo Switch.
- 当然，Switch上有很多好玩的游戏。Of course, there are many fun games on the Switch.
- 我买了新的任天堂Switch。Wǒ mǎile xīn de Rèntiāntáng Switch.I bought a new Nintendo Switch.
- 我想买一台任天堂Switch。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yī tái Rèntiāntáng Switch.I want to buy a Nintendo Switch.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about video games at home.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen志强，你有任天堂Switch吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ yǒu Rèntiāntáng Switch ma?Zhiqiang, do you have a Nintendo Switch?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我有，你想玩吗？Wǒ yǒu, nǐ xiǎng wán ma?I do, do you want to play?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我想和你一起玩。Wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ yīqǐ wán.I want to play together with you.
- 志强 Zhiqiang好的，我现在就去拿。Hǎo de, wǒ xiànzài jiù qù ná.Okay, I'll go get it right now.
