超级马里奥
chāojí mǎlǐ'ào
The English phrase "super mario" is translated into Chinese as 超级马里奥 (chāojí mǎlǐ'ào).
超级马里奥 refers to the famous video game character and the series of games he stars in.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of 超级 (chāojí), which is the standard way to translate the English prefix "super" in titles and descriptions and 马里奥 (mǎlǐ'ào), which is a phonetic transliteration specifically used for the name "Mario".
Which one should you use?
While 超级马里奥 is the standard name, 超级马里奥兄弟 is the formal translation used for "Super Mario Brothers". In informal contexts, you may also see the shortened version 马里奥.
How do you pronounce it?
chāojí mǎlǐ'ào
Did you know?
- In mainland China, gamers often refer to 超级马里奥 by the nickname 超级玛丽, which translates to 'Super Mary'.
- The word 超级 (chāojí) is frequently used in Chinese pop culture to denote something that is 'top-tier' or 'extreme', far beyond its literal translation of 'super'.
- In early Chinese bootleg versions of the game, the phrase 超级马里奥 was sometimes replaced with completely different names to avoid copyright issues.
Examples in context
- 他在玩超级马里奥。Tā zài wán Chāojí Mǎlǐào.He is playing Super Mario.
- 我小时候很喜欢超级马里奥。Wǒ xiǎoshíhòu hěn xǐhuān Chāojí Mǎlǐào.I liked Super Mario a lot when I was a child.
- 这部超级马里奥的游戏很有趣。Zhè bù Chāojí Mǎlǐào de yóuxì hěn yǒuqù.This Super Mario game is very interesting.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing video games at a cafe.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你最近在玩什么游戏？Nǐ zuìjìn zài wán shénme yóuxì?What games have you been playing lately?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我在玩超级马里奥。Wǒ zài wán Chāojí Mǎlǐào.I am playing Super Mario.
- 佳怡 Jiayi志强，你也喜欢这个吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ yě xǐhuān zhège ma?Zhiqiang, do you like this too?
- 志强 Zhiqiang是的，它非常经典。Shì de, tā fēicháng jīngdiǎn.Yes, it is a real classic.
