兴趣 (xìngqù) — how to say "interest" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 gè

兴趣

Interest

Character composition

interest, enthusiasm

interest, fun

Radicals / Keys

Eight

#12 · · 2 strokes

Run

#156 · zǒu · 7 strokes

Examples

他对历史产生了浓厚的兴趣,读了很多相关的书。

He developed a deep interest in history and read many related books.

我对音乐很有兴趣

I have a great interest in music.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 兴趣 (xìngqù) — interest

[xìngqù-] Slinky the fox is bouncing around a field full of 兴 glowing fireflies, trying to collect 趣 fun-shaped leaves 🍃. With each firefly caught, Slinky feels a burst of 兴 enthusiasm and 趣 amusement, painting the night sky with vibrant sparks.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "interest" in Chinese?

"interest" in Chinese is 兴趣 (xìngqù).

What does 兴趣 mean in English?

兴趣 (xìngqù) means "Interest".

How is 兴趣 pronounced?

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

How do you write "interest" in Chinese characters?

It is written 兴趣.

What HSK level is 兴趣?

兴趣 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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