品客
pǐn kè
品客 (pǐn kè) is the Chinese name for the brand of potato chips sold in cylindrical cans, Pringles.
This phrase is used to refer specifically to the brand of potato chips known as Pringles.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is pǐn kè.
Did you know?
- The character 品 in 品客 is a pictograph that originally depicted three mouths, symbolizing the act of tasting or discussing something together.
- The name 品客 is a rare example of a brand name that is both a phonetic transliteration and a meaningful phrase. While many brands use nonsense sounds to mimic English, this name also creates the image of a 'tasting guest'.
- In Chinese, the word 品 (pǐn) is often used as a verb meaning 'to study' or 'to appreciate' something deeply, such as art or literature. This elevates the snack from simple food to something to be aesthetically appreciated.
Examples in context
- 我喜欢吃品客的薯片。I like to eat Pringles.
- 我想吃一罐品客。Wǒ xiǎng chī yī guàn Pǐnkè.I want to eat a can of Pringles.
- 品客薯片很好吃。Pǐnkè shǔpiàn hěn hǎochī.Pringles potato chips are delicious.
- 这里有卖品客吗？Zhèlǐ yǒu mài Pǐnkè ma?Do they sell Pringles here?
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what snack to buy at a convenience store.
- 梓涵 Zihan浩然，你想吃什么零食？Hàorán, nǐ xiǎng chī shénme língshí?Haoran, what snack do you want to eat?
- 浩然 Haoran我想吃品客。Wǒ xiǎng chī Pǐnkè.I want to eat Pringles.
- 梓涵 Zihan那我们买原味的吧。Nà wǒmen mǎi yuánwèi de ba.Then let's buy the original flavor.
- 浩然 Haoran好主意。Hǎo zhǔyì.Good idea.
