它有个英文名字叫 随身听
“Its English name is Walkman.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
这叫录音机
“This is called a recorder.”
它有个英文名字叫 随身听
“Its English name is Walkman.”
随身听 随身听 随身听
“Walkman. Walkman. Walkman.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
When consumer electronics entered China in the late 20th century, terms like '随身听' became household words combining vivid literal meaning with modern trendiness.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
portable audio player / Walkman
The standard Chinese term for portable cassette or CD players, literally meaning 'listen as you carry'.
English name
Commonly used when referring to Western brand names or English loan words.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“That name sounds familiar.”
“She carries it with her all day”
“That name sounds quite masculine.”
“This voice sounds familiar.”
“What's its name?”
“You have it on you? Open it.”