青春变形记
qīngchūn biànxíng jì
Turning Red in Chinese is 青春变形记 (qīngchūn biànxíng jì).
青春变形记 is the official Chinese title for the Disney/Pixar movie 'Turning Red'. The title uses a more poetic and descriptive structure than a literal translation of the English title 'Turning Red'.
How do you pronounce it?
qīngchūn biànxíng jì
Did you know?
- The phrase 变形 is the same word used in Chinese to translate the word 'Transformers' for the movie and toy franchise.
- In Chinese, the word 青春 (qīngchūn) literally translates to 'green spring' if you look at the characters individually. However, it is the standard, single concept used to describe the specific stage of adolescence.
- In Chinese, 'red' (hóng) often symbolizes good luck and prosperity, which contrasts with the Western association of a 'red face' with shame or anger.
Examples in context
- 当演讲开始时，他的脸渐渐红了。His face gradually turned red as the speech started.
- 她听到别人的表扬，脸红如火。She turned bright red when she heard someone praise her.
- 我一听到他的玩笑话，满脸通红。When I heard his joke, my face turned bright red.
- 我想看《青春变形记》。Wǒ xiǎng kàn 《Qīngchūn Biànxíngjì》.I want to watch Turning Red.
- 《青春变形记》这部电影很有趣。《Qīngchūn Biànxíngjì》 zhè bù diànyǐng hěn yǒuqù.The movie Turning Red is very interesting.
- 你听过《青春变形记》吗？Nǐ tīngguò 《Qīngchūn Biànxíngjì》 ma?Have you heard of Turning Red?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing what movie to watch.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我们要看哪部电影？Wǒmen yào kàn nǎ bù diànyǐng?Which movie are we going to watch?
- 伟 Wei我们看《青春变形记》吧。Wǒmen kàn "Qīngchūn Biànxíng Jì" ba.Let's watch Turning Red.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我也喜欢这部电影！Wǒ yě xǐhuān zhè bù diànyǐng!I like this movie too!
- 伟 Wei太好了，现在就开始看。Tài hǎole, xiànzài jiù kāishǐ kàn.Great, let's start watching now.
