古剑奇谭 Meaning
/gǔ jiàn qí tán/
- casual
"Gu Jian Qi Tan" (often translated as "Legend of the Ancient Sword") is a widely recognized Chinese fantasy media franchise. It originally debuted as a highly popular role-playing video game that draws deep inspiration from Chinese mythology, Taoist philosophy, and xianxia (heroic fantasy) tropes. The term represents a cultural phenomenon that encompasses not only the core video games but also hit television drama adaptations, novels, and soundtracks. It is frequently associated with the "xianxia" genre, characterized by themes of immortality, swordplay, and dramatic romance.
What is 古剑奇谭?
Gu Jian Qi Tan is a prominent Chinese xianxia media franchise developed by Shanghai Aurogon. It began as a series of role-playing video games famous for their intricate storytelling and traditional Chinese cultural aesthetics. The franchise has since expanded into successful television series, web novels, and other multimedia formats.
古剑奇谭 in Conversation
Discussing a TV show
- A: 你最近在看什么电视剧吗？Have you been watching any TV shows lately?
- B: 我在重温《古剑奇谭》，百里屠苏还是那么帅。I'm rewatching 'Gu Jian Qi Tan'; Baili Tusu is still so handsome.
Refers to the popular TV adaptation starring Li Yifeng.
Gaming nostalgia
- A: 现在的游戏画面越来越好了。Game graphics are getting better and better these days.
- B: 是啊，但还是忘不了《古剑奇谭》带给我的感动。Yeah, but I still can't forget the emotions 'Gu Jian Qi Tan' gave me.
Used to express nostalgia for the original game's storyline.
Examples
这部电视剧改编自《古剑奇谭》。
This TV series is adapted from 'Gu Jian Qi Tan'.
/zhè bù diàn shì jù gǎi biān zì gǔ jiàn qí tán 。/
《古剑奇谭》不仅是游戏，更是一个时代的青春回忆。
'Gu Jian Qi Tan' is not just a game, but a memory of youth for an entire generation.
/gǔ jiàn qí tán bù jǐn shì yóu xì ， gèng shì yī gè shí dài de qīng chūn huí yì 。/
作为国产仙侠游戏的代表作之一，《古剑奇谭》构建了一个宏大的神话世界。
As one of the representative works of domestic xianxia games, 'Gu Jian Qi Tan' constructed a grand mythological world.
/zuò wéi guó chǎn xiān xiá yóu xì de dài biǎo zuò zhī yī ， gǔ jiàn qí tán gòu jiàn le yī gè hóng dà de shén huà shì jiè 。/