超级偶像
chāojí ǒuxiàng
The English phrase "super idol" is translated into Chinese as 超级偶像 (chāojí ǒuxiàng).
超级偶像 is used to describe celebrities who possess an extremely high level of popularity and a massive, dedicated fan base.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 超级 (chāojí), meaning 'super' or 'superlative' and 偶像 (ǒuxiàng), meaning 'idol'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you can use the form 超级偶像们, which adds the suffix 们 to the end of 偶像.
How do you pronounce it?
chāojí ǒuxiàng
Did you know?
- In Chinese internet slang, fans of a 超级偶像 often use specific 'fandom economy' terms like 饭 (fàn), which literally means 'rice' but is used to refer to both the fans and the act of 'consuming' celebrity content.
- The term 超级偶像 was catapulted into global internet fame via a viral video of a young girl singing a song of the same name in a uniquely high-pitched voice.
- The term 偶像 was originally used for religious icons or statues of deities before it was adapted to describe pop stars and celebrities.
Examples in context
- 他是超级偶像，粉丝们都非常喜欢他。He is a super idol, fans really love him.
- 那个超级偶像的粉丝非常多。Nàge chāojí ǒuxiàng de fěnsī fēicháng duō.That super idol has a lot of fans.
- 大家都想成为超级偶像。Dàjiā dōu xiǎng chéngwéi chāojí ǒuxiàng.Everyone wants to become a super idol.
