How to Say ‘Hobbies’ in Simplified Chinese
兴趣爱好
💬 Usage Tip: The word [兴趣爱好] (sheeng-choo eye-how) combines 'interest' [兴趣] and 'hobby' [爱好].
🇨🇳 In China: Common hobbies in China include calligraphy, Tai Chi, and Mahjong.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
兴趣
[xìng qù]
interest
A feeling of wanting to learn more about something.
他的兴趣很广泛。
His interests are broad.
爱好
[ài hào]
hobby
An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
他的爱好是下棋。
His hobby is playing chess.
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