HSK 1-2·Hobbies
How to Talk About Hobbies in Chinese
Learn Mandarin phrases for hobbies, movies, music, and sports.
Useful phrases
你的爱好是什么？
Nǐ de àihào shì shénme?
What is your hobby?
我喜欢看电影。
Wǒ xǐhuan kàn diànyǐng.
I like watching movies.
我也喜欢音乐。
Wǒ yě xǐhuan yīnyuè.
I also like music.
How to use this pattern
Hobby conversations are perfect for “喜欢 + verb/noun”.
Practice routine
Say three of your interests with “我喜欢……”.
Common mistake
Use 看 for movies and 听 for music.
FAQ
Are 爱好 and 喜欢 the same?
爱好 means hobby; 喜欢 means like. They often appear together.
How do I say I also like it?
Say “我也喜欢……”.
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