How to express attitudes with 对 (duì)

Subj. + 对 (duì) + Object / Topic + Verb / Evaluative Phrase

对 (duì) — attitude toward something

HSK 2Prepositions

Rule structure

对 (duì) as a preposition means “toward” or “concerning” and introduces the object, topic, or addressee of an attitude/action. It can be followed by a person, thing, field, or topic: 对 (duì)…感兴趣 (gǎn xīng qù) (gǎn xìngqù), 对 (duì)…有兴趣 (yǒu xīng qù) (yǒu xìngqù), 对 (duì)…说 (shuō).

Examples

我对中文有兴趣。

Wǒ duì Zhōngwén yǒu xìngqù.

I am interested in Chinese.

我对他的意见很感兴趣。

Wǒ duì tā de yìjiàn hěngǎnxìngqù.

I am interested in his opinions.

我对音乐很感兴趣。

Wǒ duì yīnyuè hěngǎnxìngqù.

I am very interested in music.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say “attitude toward something” in Chinese with 对?

Use the structure: Subj. + 对 (duì) + Object / Topic + Verb / Evaluative Phrase. For example: 我对中文有兴趣。 — “I am interested in Chinese”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

我对中文有兴趣。 — “I am interested in Chinese”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.

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