Interest
The “Hobbies” vocabulary set provides basic Chinese learners with commonly used vocabulary to express personal interests. The learning material includes a vocabulary list with Sino-Vietnamese transcription, international transcription and Vietnamese meaning. The content is designed to be simple, easy to understand, suitable for beginners to learn Chinese online. This document is a free Chinese learning resource, supporting learners to accumulate vocabulary effectively. The vocabulary set focuses on words related to hobbies, entertainment activities and passions.
我喜欢看书。
I like reading books.
Use: Common word, expressing general liking.
我的爱好是绘画。
My hobby is drawing.
Use: Noun for hobby, often used with the verb “有” (yǒu - to have).
他热爱音乐。
He loves music.
Use: Expresses a stronger love than “喜欢”.
他对学习有很大的兴趣。
He is very interested in learning.
Use: Just interest, concern for something.
我擅长游泳。
I am good at swimming.
Use: Indicates ability and skill, often used with interests.
他痴迷于游戏。
He was immersed in the game.
Use: Expresses deep passion, somewhat negative if excessive.
他对足球有着狂热的爱好。
He has a passionate interest in football.
Use: Describes intense, sometimes excessive, love.
他醉心于绘画艺术。
He immersed himself in the art of painting.
Use: Similar to “痴迷”, but with a more positive nuance.
他陶醉在音乐的世界里。
He is immersed in the world of music.
Use: Emphasizes the state of happiness when infatuated.
他喜欢收集邮票。
He likes collecting stamps.
Use: Just the act of collecting objects, information…
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Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 喜欢 | xǐhuan | prefer |
| 爱好 | ài hào | interest |
| 热爱 | rè'ài | love, passion |
| 兴趣 | xìngqù | interest |
| 擅长 | shàn cháng | good, proficient |
| 痴迷 | chī mí | passionate, immersed |
| 狂热 | kuáng rè | passionate |
| 醉心 | zuì xīn | passionate, immersed |
| 陶醉 | táo zuì | passionate, immersed |
| 收集 | shōují | collect |
| 欣赏 | xīn shǎng | enjoy, watch |
| 参与 | cān yù | join |
| 追逐 | zhuī zhú | pursue |
| 探索 | tàn suǒ | discover |
| 培养 | péi yǎng | cultivate |
| 追求 | zhuīqiú | pursue |
| 沉迷 | chén mí | infatuated, immersed (usually negative) |
| 迷恋 | mí liàn | infatuated, infatuated |
| 嗜好 | shì hào | habit, preference (strong) |
| 癖好 | pǐ hào | strange habits, unusual hobbies |
| 娱乐 | yúlè | entertainment |
| 休闲 | xiūxián | entertainment, relaxation |
| 消遣 | xiāo qiǎn | entertainment |
| 运动 | yùndòng | sport, exercise |
| 绘画 | huì huà | draw a picture |
| 阅读 | yuèdú | read a book |
| 摄影 | shè yǐng | take a photo |
| 音乐 | yīnyuè | music |
| 舞蹈 | wǔdǎo | dancing |
| 烹饪 | pēngrèn | cook |
| 旅行 | lǚ xíng | tourism |
| 收藏 | shōucáng | collection |
| 感兴趣 | gǎn xìng qù | interested |
| 醉心于 | zuì xīn yú | immersed in |
| 享受 | xiǎngshòu | enjoy |
| 放松 | fàngsōng | relax |
| 写作 | xiězuò | write |
| 跳舞 | tiào wǔ | dancing |
| 唱歌 | chàng gē | sing |
| 游戏 | yóuxì | game |
| 电影 | diàn yǐng | movie |
| 书籍 | shūjí | book |
| 电视 | diàn shì | television |
| 购物 | gòu wù | shopping |
| 种植 | zhòng zhí | crop |
| 养宠物 | yǎng chǒngwù | pet |
| 品茶 | pǐn chá | enjoy tea |
| 咖啡 | kāfēi | coffee |
| 美食 | měi shí | cuisine |
| 科技 | kē jì | technology |
| 编程 | biān chéng | programming |
| 设计 | shè jì | design |
| DIY | DIY | do it yourself |
| 手工 | shōugōng | handmade |
| 酷爱 | kù'ài | love passionately |
| 精通 | jīngtōng | proficient |
| 旅游 | lǚyóu | travel/trip |
| 集邮 | jíyóu | stamp collecting |
| 观赏 | guānshǎng | admire, enjoy |
| 听音乐 | tīng yīnyuè | listening to music |
| 看电影 | kàn diànyǐng | watch a movie |
| 看书 | kànshū | read a book |
| 绘画艺术 | huìhuà yìshù | art of painting |
| 古典音乐 | gǔdiǎn yīnyuè | classical music |
| 流行音乐 | liúxíng yīnyuè | popular music |
| 体育运动 | tǐyù yùndòng | sport |
| 极限运动 | jíxiàn yùndòng | extreme sports |
| 休闲活动 | xiūxián huódòng | entertainment |
| 业余爱好 | yèyú àihào | amateur hobby |
| 个人爱好 | gèrén àihào | personal preference |
| 着迷 | zháomí | infatuated, infatuated |
| 玩游戏 | wán yóuxì | play game |
| 园艺 | yuányì | garden |
| 钓鱼 | diàoyú | go fishing |
| 登山 | dēngshān | climbing |
| 骑车 | qí chē | cycling |
| 瑜伽 | yógā | yoga |
| 冥想 | míngxiǎng | meditation |
| 烘焙 | hóngbèi | make cake |
| 手工艺 | shǒugōngyì | art |
| 刺绣 | cìxiù | embroidery |
| 编织 | biānzhī | knitting, crochet |
| 鉴赏 | jiànshǎng | assessment |
| 探险 | tànxiǎn | thám hiểm |
| 潜水 | qiányuǐ | lặn biển |
| 烹饪艺术 | pēngrèn yìshù | nghệ thuật ẩm thực |
| 入迷 | rù mí | say mê, trở nên đắm say |
| 水上运动 | shuǐshàng yùndòng | thể thao dưới nước |
| 球类运动 | qiú lèi yùndòng | thể thao nhóm |
| 烹饪技巧 | pēngrèn jìqiǎo | kỹ thuật nấu ăn |
| 摄影技术 | shèyǐng jìshù | kỹ thuật chụp ảnh |
| 电脑游戏 | diànnǎo yóuxì | video game |
| 网络游戏 | wǎngluò yóuxì | trò chơi trực tuyến |
| 电子竞技 | diànzǐ jìngjì | thể thao điện tử |
| 休闲娱乐 | xiūxián yúlè | entertainment, relaxation |
| 陶冶情操 | táoyě qíngcāo | trau dồi tâm hồn |
| 提升修养 | tíshēng xiūyǎng | nâng cao trình độ |
| 丰富生活 | fēngfù shēnghuó | làm phong phú cuộc sống |