Go Go Squid! Learn Chinese with this Popular Rom-Com
Go Go Squid! An Upbeat Rom-Com Drama For Younger Viewers
A foreign friend of mine recommended that I watch Go Go Squid (亲爱的，热爱的 qīn’ài de, rè’ài de). They told me that it was a hugely popular Chinese TV show and that I must watch it.
Now that I have finished watching it, I have decided to recommend it to you.
Go Go Squid, directed by Lee Ching Jung, in Chinese is known as 亲爱的，热爱的 (qīn’ài de, rè’ài de). Which literally means: “darling, my lovely darling.”
This is a romantic series and is a good way to learn about young people’s relationships and dating in modern day China, especially the courage it takes to say “I love you“, then this is a good series for you to watch.
Go Go Squid has 41 episodes, with each episode lasting about 45 minutes. The language used is very modern and as the genre is romantic comedy, it can also be very touching at times.
The show was originally aired in 2019 and was very popular, especially the two main characters.
Go Go Squid: Main Characters
Go Go Squid: Viki
Go Go Squid: Trailer
Go Go Squid: Words to know
Go Go Squid: Lines to learn Chinese
Go Go Squid: FAQ’s
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Go Go Squid : Main Characters
Tong Nian (佟年 tóng nián), played by Chinese actress and singer Yang Zi (杨紫 yáng zǐ).
Tong Nian is a 19 year old, popular online singer, with a very high IQ and is also a computer science genius, talk about talented!
She has more than one hundred thousand internet fans.
After encountering Han Shangyan, she falls in love with him at the first sight. But, will she be brave enough to tell him?
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Yang Zi (杨紫 yáng zǐ) started to act in Chinese TV shows when she was just 10 years old and soon became a very famous child actress.
Han Shangyan (韩商言 hánshāngyán), played by Chinese actor Li Xian (李现 lǐ xiàn).
Han Shangyan is a young computer genius.
He is determined to fight for China in the world of e-sports and lead a group of young players to win the world championships.
He is quite cold and introverted, but is also sensitive. After meeting Tong Nian, will he changes. What will happen with the two of them?
Fun fact – Li Xian and Yang Zi are actually university classmates in real life!
Go Go Squid : Viki
- Go Go Squid is available to watch on Viki with English subtitles.
Go Go Squid : Trailer
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Go Go Squid : Words to Know
Here are some words for your to better understand the plot.
- 一见钟情 yījiànzhōngqíng –Love at first sight
- 撩 liāo – Tease
- 高冷 gāo lěng – Internet slang, it means cool and handsome guy who doesn’t speak very much.
- 霸道总裁 bàdào zǒngcái -Overbearing president
- 萌 méng – Cute
- 萝莉 luó lì – Refers to a cute and young girl
- 羞涩 xiūsè – Shy
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Go Go Squid : Lines to Learn Chinese
Here’s two great lines from the TV show for you to learn Chinese or, if you situation arises, you can even use them in real life!
你想到什么时候分手，提前通知我就行，没分手之前，你依然是我女朋友，想要什么随便提，我尽量做到，说到做到
Nǐ xiǎngdào shénme shíhòu fēnshǒu, tíqián tōngzhī wǒ jiùxíng, méi fēnshǒu zhīqián, nǐ yīrán shì wǒ nǚ péngyǒu, xiǎng yào shénme suíbiàn tí, wǒ jǐnliàng zuò dào, shuō dào zuò dào
When you think of breaking up with me, just let me know in advance. Until then, you will always be my girlfriend. I will try to get whatever you ask for, you have my word.
说句认真的，我想你了。原来在这个世界上被一个人关注着，是这种感觉
Shuō jù rènzhēn de, wǒ xiǎng nǐle. Yuánlái zài zhège shìjiè shàng bèi yīgè rén guānzhùzhe, shì zhè zhǒng gǎnjué
Seriously, I miss you. Now I know the feeling of having someone in this world pay attention and notice me.
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Go Go Squid : FAQ’s
When was Go Go Squid first aired?
The show was released in 2019 and was very popular, especially the two main characters.
Why is it called Go Go Squid?
The show is called Go Go Squid because it is based on the novel “Honey Stewed Squid” by Mo Bao Fei Bao. In Chinese it’s called 亲爱的，热爱的(qīn’ài de, rè’ài de).
What is the Chinese name for Go Go Squid?
亲爱的，热爱的 qīn’ài de, rè’ài de
Who is 李现 lǐ xiàn?
Li Xian (李现lǐ xiàn) is a Chinese actor , he is now hugely popular, especially with young people.
Where can I watch Go Go Squid?
You can watch Go Go Squid on Viki for free with English subtitles.
How many episodes of Go Go Squid are there?
In total is has 41 episodes.
How long is an episode of Go Go Squid?
Each episode lasts about 45 minutes.
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Super fun show!
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