Chinese Names of Popular Superheroes

Ever wondered how Batman or Iron Man sound in Chinese? 🦸

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Whether you're team Marvel or team DC, there's one thing we all agree on: superheroes are awesome. 

Let's take a look at the most popular superheroes and how their names are translated into 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.



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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.


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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


A high school student bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker gains superhuman abilities and becomes the protector of New York City.

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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

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02. Batman


After witnessing his parents' murder, Bruce dedicates his life to fighting crime in Gotham City (哥谭市 (Gētánshì).


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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

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03. Iron Man


Tony Stark is a brilliant inventor who creates a high-tech suit of armor to save his life, he evolves into a selfless hero leading the Avengers.


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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

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04. Wonder Woman


An Amazonian princess and warrior, Diana is a symbol of strength, compassion, and justice.



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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


Born on Krypton and raised on Earth, Superman uses his unmatched powers to protect humanity.


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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

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06. Captain America


Brave man turned into a powerful soldier during WWII, Steve Rogers becomes the symbol of American courage and leads the Avengers into battle with his indestructible shield.


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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


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07. Aquaman


Half-human, half-Atlantean, Aquaman rules the underwater kingdom of Atlantis and defends both sea and land from threats.

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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


A sarcastic antihero known for breaking the fourth wall, Deadpool is chaotic, hilarious, and unstoppable in battle. He's not your typical superhero — and that's exactly why fans love him.


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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


After a freak lightning accident, Barry Allen gains access to the Speed Force, allowing him to move faster than light. He becomes The Flash, fighting crime and correcting the timeline when needed.


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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


Thor is one of the most iconic superheroes in the Marvel universe, known for his immense strength, flowing blonde hair, and his mighty hammer — Mjölnir (妙尔尼尔 Miàoěrníěr)


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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 

Chinese Superheroes


China has its own legendary heroes with divine powers, mystical weapons, and timeless stories.

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.



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哪吒

Nézhā

Ne Zha


📒《封神演义》(Fēngshén Yǎnyì, The Investiture of the Gods)


NOTE ‍

Nezha has been reimagined in modern animations like Ne Zha 2, one of China's highest-grossing animated films.
| Ne Zha 2 | Guide to China's Highest-Grossing Movie Ever



02. The Monkey King‍


The Monkey King (孙悟空 Sūn Wùkōng) is one of China's most iconic figures.



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孙悟空

Sūn Wùkōng

The Monkey King


📒《西游记》(Xīyóujì, Journey to the West)


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