棒约翰
bàngyuēhàn
棒约翰 (bàngyuēhàn) is the Chinese name for the American fast food brand Popeyes.
How do you pronounce it?
bàngyuēhàn
Did you know?
- The Chinese name 棒约翰 is actually used for 'Papa Johns' pizza rather than 'Popeyes' Louisiana Kitchen. This creates a confusing overlap in branding for English speakers looking for fried chicken.
- In Chinese, 棒 can mean 'stick' or 'club' but is also common slang for 'excellent'. The name attempts to blend a friendly persona with a sense of high quality.
- The phrase 棒约翰 ignores the maritime theme of the original 'Popeyes' brand. Instead of referring to a sailor, it uses a generic Western name to appeal to local consumers.
Examples in context
- 你们要去宝必乐餐厅吗？Are you going to Popeyes restaurant?
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- 浩然 Haoran梓涵，你中午想吃什么？Zǐhán, nǐ zhōngwǔ xiǎng chī shénme?Zihan, what do you want to eat for lunch?
- 梓涵 Zihan我想尝试一下棒约翰。Wǒ xiǎng chángshì yīxià Bàng Yuēhàn.I want to try Popeyes.
- 浩然 Haoran我也想吃炸鸡，走吧！Wǒ yě xiǎng chī zhàjī, zǒu ba!I also want fried chicken, let's go!
- 梓涵 Zihan太好了，浩然，快走吧。Tài hǎole, Hàorán, kuài zǒu ba.Great, Haoran, let's hurry.
