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How can I ask about someone's hobbies in Chinese

学习中文的日常必备问题: How can I ask about someone's hobbies in Chinese
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To ask about someone’s hobbies in Chinese, you can use several phrases depending on the context or the specific type of interest you want to inquire about. Here are some common ways:

General Questions About Hobbies

  1. 你有什么爱好？
    Pinyin: Nǐ yǒu shénme àihào?
    Translation: What are your hobbies?
    This is a straightforward way to ask someone about their hobbies using the word 爱好 (àihào), which means “hobby” 1, 6, 17.

  2. 你的爱好是什么？
    Pinyin: Nǐ de àihào shì shénme?
    Translation: What are your hobbies?
    This is another common way to ask about hobbies and is slightly more formal 4, 16, 17.

  3. 你喜欢做什么？
    Pinyin: Nǐ xǐhuān zuò shénme?
    Translation: What do you like to do?
    This phrase is versatile and can be used in casual conversations 1, 8.

  4. 你有什么兴趣？
    Pinyin: Nǐ yǒu shénme xìngqù?
    Translation: What are your interests?
    Using the word 兴趣 (xìngqù), which means “interest,” this question allows for broader answers beyond just hobbies 1, 6.

  5. 你空闲时间喜欢做什么？
    Pinyin: Nǐ kòngxián shíjiān xǐhuān zuò shénme?
    Translation: What do you like to do in your free time?
    This question is more specific and focuses on activities during leisure time 1.

Asking About Specific Interests

If you’d like to steer the conversation toward a particular topic, you can use this structure:

  • 你喜欢什么…？ (Nǐ xǐhuān shénme…?) – What kind of ___ do you like?
    • Example: 你喜欢什么运动？ (Nǐ xǐhuān shénme yùndòng?) – What sports do you like? 1

Example Dialogue

A: 你有什么爱好？ (Nǐ yǒu shénme àihào?) – What are your hobbies?
B: 我喜欢听音乐和看电影。 (Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè hé kàn diànyǐng.) – I like listening to music and watching movies.

These phrases should help you start a conversation about hobbies in Chinese!

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