兴趣

xìng

Traditional: 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

Stroke order for 兴

Stroke order for 趣

Examples

I am very interested in history.

He has no interest in this job.

péiyǎng

Developing an interest takes time.

广guǎngfàn

Her interests are very wide-ranging.

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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