纵贯线

縱貫線

Zòngguànxiàn

popculture

Meanings

1 Superband (Chinese-Malaysian-Taiwanese Mandopop supergroup, 2008–2010)

Characters

vertical / lengthwise

to pass through

Examples

纵贯线是四位巨星组成的超级乐团。

Zòngguànxiàn shì sì wèi jùxīng zǔchéng de chāojí yuètuán.

Superband was a supergroup of four superstars.

纵贯线只存在了两年。

Zòngguànxiàn zhǐ cúnzài le liǎng nián.

Superband only existed for two years.

Tips

culture

Supergroup formed 2008 with a planned two-year lifespan. Members: Jonathan Lee (李宗盛, Taiwan), Emil Chau (周华健, HK/Taiwan), Lo Ta-yu (罗大佑, Taiwan), Chang Chen-yue (张震岳, Taiwan). Four generations of Mandopop stars touring together as a single band — unprecedented at the time. Disbanded as scheduled in 2010. The name 纵贯线 ('trunk line') references Taiwan's north-south rail line.

usage

Literally means 'trunk / main rail line'. As a band name, always capitalized and referring to the 2008–2010 supergroup.

In Pop Culture

亡命之徒 Wángmìng zhī Tú

Outlaws

Their 2009 signature track, co-written and sung by all four members — a defining Mandopop supergroup anthem.

Stroke Order

纵 zòng

贯 guàn

线 xiàn