(xìng qù) - interest in Mandarin
xìngqùTraditional: 興趣
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Translation
interest
Word origin
A compound of 兴 (xìng, mood, inclination) and 趣 (qù, fun, delight), together meaning a leaning towards something one enjoys. The simplified 兴 derives from the traditional 興.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 兴 (xìng, inclination) + 趣 (qù, delight)
Stroke order
兴
趣
Examples
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I am very interested in history.
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He has no interest in this job.
培养。
Developing an interest takes time.
广泛。
Her interests are very wide-ranging.
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This book sparked my interest.
兴趣 (xìng qù) means interest. It is used for the enjoyment or curiosity one feels towards an activity or subject.
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