爱好 (àihào) — how to say "hobby" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 gè

爱好

Hobby

Character composition

to love

interest, hobby

Radicals / Keys

Woman

#38 · · 3 strokes

Claw

#87 · zhǎo · 4 strokes

Examples

培养一个爱好可以让生活更有趣。

Developing a hobby can make life more interesting.

我的爱好是唱歌。

My hobby is singing.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 爱好 (àihào) — hobby

[aihao-] Aloha the Surfer 🏄‍♂️ rides waves with his board, decorated with the characters 爱 (love) and 好 (interest). He loves practicing his hobby, surfing, which in Chinese is 爱好. Every time Aloha catches a wave, you can almost hear him shout "爱好!", celebrating his passion under the sun.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "hobby" in Chinese?

"hobby" in Chinese is 爱好 (àihào).

What does 爱好 mean in English?

爱好 (àihào) means "Hobby".

How is 爱好 pronounced?

It is pronounced àihào (written as aihao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "hobby" in Chinese characters?

It is written 爱好.

What HSK level is 爱好?

爱好 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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