Ever wondered how Batman or Iron Man sound in Chinese? 🦸
Superhero Vocabulary
The word 超级英雄 (chāojí yīngxióng) refers to any character with extraordinary powers who stands up for justice and protects the world.
超级英雄
chāojí yīngxióng
superhero
超能力 (chāonénglì) literally translates as "super ability" and can describe anything from flying to time travel.
超能力
chāonénglì
superpower
lit. "super-ability"
NOTE
Check out the Chinese translations of some iconic names from the superhero universe 🦸🏻♀️
漫威宇宙 (Mànwēi Yǔzhòu) — Marvel Universe
DC宇宙 (DC Yǔzhòu) — DC Universe
复仇者联盟 (Fùchóuzhě Liánméng) — The Avengers
正义联盟 (Zhèngyì Liánméng) — Justice League
银河护卫队 (Yínhé Hùwèiduì) — Guardians of the Galaxy
X战警 (X Zhànjǐng) — X-Men
Chinese Names for
Popular Superheroes
01. Spider-Man
蜘蛛侠
Zhīzhū Xiá
Spider-Man
lit. "spider-hero"
🧑💼 Real Name: Peter Parker (彼得·帕克, Bǐdé Pàkè)
SUPERPOWERS
蜘蛛感应 (zhīzhū gǎnyìng) — spider sense
墙上行走 (qiáng shàng xíngzǒu) — wall-crawling
02. Batman
蝙蝠侠
Biānfú Xiá
Batman
lit. "bat-hero"
🧑💼 Real Name: Bruce Wayne (布鲁斯·韦恩, Bùlǔsī Wéiēn)
SUPERPOWERS
高智商 (gāo zhìshāng) — genius intellect
精通武术 (jīngtōng wǔshù) — expert in martial arts
03. Iron Man
钢铁侠
Gāngtiě Xiá
Iron Man
lit. "iron-hero"
🧑💼 Real Name: Tony Stark (托尼·史塔克, Tuōní Shǐtǎkè)
SUPERPOWERS
飞行能力 (fēixíng nénglì) — flight
高科技武器 (gāo kējì wǔqì) — high-tech weaponry
04. Wonder Woman
An Amazonian princess and warrior, Diana is a symbol of strength, compassion, and justice.
神奇女侠
Shénqí Nǚxiá
Wonder Woman
lit. "miraculous-heroine"
👩💼 Real Name: Diana Prince (戴安娜·普林斯, Dàiānnà Pǔlínsī)
SUPERPOWERS
神力 (shénlì) — divine strength
高速反应 (gāosù fǎnyìng) — super speed
05. Superman
超人
Chāorén
Superman
lit. "super-person"
🧑💼 Real Name: Clark Kent (克拉克·肯特, Kèlākè Kěntè)
SUPERPOWERS
超级力量 (chāojí lìliàng) — super strength
超速飞行 (chāosù fēixíng) — high-speed flight
06. Captain America
美国队长
Měiguó Duìzhǎng
Captain America
lit. "America-team leader"
🧑💼 Real Name: Steve Rogers (史蒂夫·罗杰斯, Shǐdìfū Luójiésī)
SUPERPOWERS
超级士兵力量 (chāojí shìbīng lìliàng) — super-soldier strength
快速反应 (kuàisù fǎnyìng) — quick reflexes
07. Aquaman
海王
Hǎiwáng
Aquaman
lit. "sea-king"
🧑💼 Real Name: Arthur Curry (亚瑟·库瑞, Yàsè Kùruì)
SUPERPOWERS
水下呼吸 (shuǐxià hūxī) — underwater breathing
超级力量 (chāojí lìliàng) — super strength
08. Deadpool
死侍
Sǐshì
Deadpool
lit. "death-mercenary"
🧑💼 Real Name: Wade Wilson (韦德·威尔逊, Wéidé Wēi'ěrxùn)
SUPERPOWERS
自愈能力 (zìyù nénglì) — regenerative healing
高超格斗技能 (gāochāo gédòu jìnéng) — master combat skills
不死之身 (bù sǐ zhī shēn) — near immortality
09. The Flash
闪电侠
Shǎndiàn Xiá
The Flash
lit. "lightning-hero"
🧑💼 Real Name: Barry Allen (巴里·艾伦, Bālǐ Àilún)
SUPERPOWERS
超级速度 (chāojí sùdù) — super speed
快速愈合 (kuàisù yùhé) — rapid healing
10. Thor
雷神
Léishén
Thor
lit. "God of Thunder"
🧑💼 Real Name: Thor Odinson (索尔, Suǒ'ěr)
SUPERPOWERS
雷电控制 (léidiàn kòngzhì) — lightning control
超强力量 (chāoqiáng lìliàng) — godlike strength
BONUS
01. Nezha
Nezha is one of the most beloved heroes - a rebellious warrior child with wind and fire wheels, Nezha is known for defying fate and fighting demons.
哪吒
Nézhā
Ne Zha
📒《封神演义》(Fēngshén Yǎnyì, The Investiture of the Gods)
NOTE
02. The Monkey King
The Monkey King (孙悟空 Sūn Wùkōng) is one of China's most iconic figures.
孙悟空
Sūn Wùkōng
The Monkey King
📒《西游记》(Xīyóujì, Journey to the West)
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