| Hobbies offer you a way to express yourself, give you something to devote your time to and allow you to escape stressful situations and reconnect with yourself. When learning Chinese, it only makes sense that you’d want to talk about the things you love doing. Whether you’re introducing yourself, making small talk or getting to know a Chinese friend better, knowing how to talk about your favorite hobbies in Chinese can be key to a successful conversation. Let’s get started!  How to Describe Your Interests, Passions and Hobbies in Chinese Before we dive into popular hobbies in Chinese, let’s learn four must-know words. 1. 爱好 (ài hào) — hobby 2. 空闲时间 (kòngxián shíjiān) — free time3. 活动 (huó dòng) — activity4. 最喜欢 (zuì xǐ huān) — favorite/most likeEach of these words is a noun and is extremely useful for talking about hobbies in Chinese. Plus, you can add a little diversity to your conversation by throwing in a mixture of these words!20 Common Hobbies in ChineseIn the following list, you’ll learn how to say 20 common hobbies in Chinese. Whether you like arts and crafts, sports or window shopping, here’s how to tell people what you like doing most.1. 游泳 (yóu yǒng) — swimming2. 跑步 (pǎo bù) — running3. 唱歌/唱K (chàng gē/chàng K) — singing/karaoke4. 跳舞 (tiào wǔ) — dancing5. 运动 (yùn dòng) — working out/playing sports6. 听音乐 (tīng yīn yuè) — listening to music7. 看电影 (kàn diàn yǐng) — watching movies8. 旅游 (lǚ yóu) — traveling9. 逛街 (guàng jiē) — window shopping10. 出去吃 (chū qù chī) — going out to eat11. 玩（电脑）游戏 (wán (diàn nǎo) yóu xì) — playing video games12. 园艺 (yuán yì) — gardening13. 画画 (huà huà) — drawing and painting14. 做饭 (zuò fàn) — cooking15. 学外语 (xué wàiyǔ) — learning languages16. 上网 (shàng wǎng) — surfing the internet17. 和朋友一起玩 (hé péng you yì qǐ wán) — hanging out with friends18. 看书 (kàn shū) — reading19. 写作 (xiě zuò) — writing20. 缝制 (féng zhì) — sewingHow to Ask Someone About Their Hobbies in ChineseYou know how to describe some of your own favorite activities, but how do you ask someone else about theirs?Let’s learn a few simple ways to ask someone what they do for fun in Chinese. 1. 你的爱好是什么？(What are your hobbies?)Pinyin: nǐ de ài hào shì shén me?We already learned that the word 爱好 (ài hào) means “hobby” in Chinese. This sentence literally translates to “your hobby is what?” Since the Chinese language doesn’t use plurals, it can also mean “what are your hobbies?” You can respond to this question by saying “我的爱好是” (wǒ de ài hào shì), which means “my hobbies are,” followed by your favorite activity—or two! 2. 你喜欢什么娱乐活动？(What do you like to do for fun?)Pinyin: nǐ xǐhuān shénme yúlè huódòng?This question literally means “what entertainment do you like?” but is used to mean “what do you do for fun?” As we already learned, the word 活动 (huó dòng) means “activity.” When combined with 娱乐 (yú lè), it becomes 娱乐活动 (yú lè huó dòng), |
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