When you want to say you're interested in something in Chinese, you can use 有兴趣 (yǒu xìng qù). Think of it like saying "have interest."
You often put 对 (duì) before the thing you are interested in. So, it's 我对 (subject) 有兴趣 (wǒ duì... yǒu xìng qù).
For example, if you like learning Chinese, you would say: 我对中文有兴趣 (wǒ duì Zhōngwén yǒu xìng qù), meaning "I am interested in Chinese."
It's a straightforward way to express your curiosity or liking for something!
When you want to express that you are interested in something, you use "有兴趣" (yǒu xìng qù). This phrase directly translates to "have interest." For example, if someone asks if you like to read, you could say "我对读书有兴趣" (wǒ duì dú shū yǒu xìng qù), meaning "I am interested in reading." It’s a versatile phrase for showing your curiosity or passion for a topic or activity. Remember to always include "对" (duì) before the object of your interest.
§ Don't Directly Translate "I am interesting"
A very common mistake English speakers make is trying to directly translate "I am interesting" into Chinese. In English, "interesting" can describe a person who is fascinating to others. However, in Chinese, if you say 我很有兴趣 (wǒ hěn yǒu xìngqù), you are literally saying "I have a lot of interest," which means *you* are interested in something or someone. It does not mean others find you interesting. This can lead to some awkward misunderstandings!
这个人很有意思。(Zhège rén hěn yǒuyìsi.)
This means: "This person is interesting (they make others interested)."
我对学中文很有兴趣。(Wǒ duì xué Zhōngwén hěn yǒu xìngqù.)
This means: "I am interested in learning Chinese." (I have interest in it.)
§ Using the Correct Preposition
When you're interested *in* something, Chinese uses the preposition 对 (duì). This is crucial and often missed by beginners. You can't just stick 有兴趣 (yǒu xìngqù) after a noun; you need to specify *what* you have interest in with 对 (duì).
- WRONG
- 我运动有兴趣。(Wǒ yùndòng yǒu xìngqù.) – This is grammatically incorrect.
- CORRECT
- 我对运动有兴趣。(Wǒ duì yùndòng yǒu xìngqù.) – I am interested in sports.
The structure is always: Subject + 对 (duì) + Object (what you are interested in) + 有兴趣 (yǒu xìngqù).
- Subject: The person or thing that has the interest.
- 对 (duì): The preposition meaning "to" or "towards" in this context.
- Object: The thing, activity, or person you are interested in.
- 有兴趣 (yǒu xìngqù): The phrase indicating interest.
她对画画很有兴趣。(Tā duì huàhuà hěn yǒu xìngqù.)
This means: "She is very interested in drawing."
§ Forgetting the "有" (yǒu)
Sometimes learners might forget the 有 (yǒu) and just say 兴趣 (xìngqù) or 很兴趣 (hěn xìngqù). 兴趣 (xìngqù) on its own is the noun "interest." While you can use it in phrases like 兴趣爱好 (xìngqù àihào - hobbies/interests), it doesn't function as the adjective "interested" without 有 (yǒu).
- WRONG
- 我对这个很兴趣。(Wǒ duì zhège hěn xìngqù.) – Missing "有".
- CORRECT
- 我对这个很有兴趣。(Wǒ duì zhège hěn yǒu xìngqù.) – I am very interested in this.
§ Using "很" (hěn) Before 有 (yǒu)
While 很 (hěn) typically acts as "very" before adjectives (like 很好 - hěn hǎo, very good), when it comes to 有兴趣 (yǒu xìngqù), 很 (hěn) goes *before* 有 (yǒu) to intensify the "having of interest."
- WRONG
- 我对中文有很兴趣。(Wǒ duì Zhōngwén yǒu hěn xìngqù.)
- CORRECT
- 我对中文很有兴趣。(Wǒ duì Zhōngwén hěn yǒu xìngqù.) – I am very interested in Chinese.
This applies to other similar "have" phrases like 有用 (yǒuyòng - useful) or 有钱 (yǒuqián - rich) as well. You would say 很有用 (hěn yǒuyòng) and 很有钱 (hěn yǒuqián).
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Common characters, straightforward meaning.
Relatively simple characters to write.
Standard pronunciation, easy to articulate.
Clear pronunciation, easily distinguishable.
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他对中国文化很感兴趣，经常阅读相关书籍。
He is very interested in Chinese culture and often reads related books.
你对学习一门新语言有兴趣吗？
Are you interested in learning a new language?
我们都很清楚，她对这个项目没有兴趣。
We are all very clear that she has no interest in this project.
我对古典音乐没多大兴趣。
I don't have much interest in classical music.
如果我对某件事有兴趣，我会投入百分之百的努力。
If I'm interested in something, I'll put in 100% effort.
我对你的提议很有兴趣，请详细说明。
I'm very interested in your proposal, please elaborate.
他看起来对政治不太有兴趣。
He doesn't seem to be very interested in politics.
我从来没有对园艺有兴趣，但现在我发现它很有趣。
I never had an interest in gardening, but now I find it very interesting.
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Basic Usage of 有兴趣
The most common way to use 有兴趣 is with 对...有兴趣 (duì...yǒu xìngqù), meaning 'to be interested in...'. For example, 我对学中文有兴趣 (Wǒ duì xué Zhōngwén yǒu xìngqù) means 'I am interested in learning Chinese'.
Asking about Interest
To ask someone if they are interested in something, you can say 你对...有兴趣吗？ (Nǐ duì...yǒu xìngqù ma?). For example, 你对看电影有兴趣吗？ (Nǐ duì kàn diànyǐng yǒu xìngqù ma?) means 'Are you interested in watching movies?'
Expressing Lack of Interest
To express a lack of interest, simply add 没 (méi) before 有. So, 没有兴趣 (méi yǒu xìngqù) means 'not interested'. For example, 我对那个游戏没有兴趣 (Wǒ duì nàge yóuxì méi yǒu xìngqù) means 'I am not interested in that game'.
Using 有兴趣 as an Adjective
You can use 有兴趣 as an adjective directly, though it's less common than the prepositional phrase. For instance, 他是一个有兴趣的人 (Tā shì yīgè yǒu xìngqù de rén) implies 'He is an interesting person' (someone who has interests or is engaging).
Comparing with 感兴趣
Another common way to say 'interested' is 感兴趣 (gǎn xìngqù). It is largely interchangeable with 有兴趣, especially in the 对...感兴趣 structure. Both are perfectly fine to use.
When to Use 感兴趣
While often interchangeable, 感兴趣 can sometimes feel slightly more formal or emphasize the 'feeling' of being interested more strongly. However, for A2 learners, either is good.
Expressing Great Interest
To say you are 'very interested', add 很 (hěn) before 有兴趣 or 感兴趣. For example, 我对历史很有兴趣 (Wǒ duì lìshǐ hěn yǒu xìngqù) means 'I am very interested in history'.
Interest in an Activity
When expressing interest in an activity, you can often just state the activity. For example, 我对运动有兴趣 (Wǒ duì yùndòng yǒu xìngqù) means 'I am interested in sports/exercising'.
Don't confuse with 'Interesting'
While 有兴趣 describes being interested, to describe something as 'interesting' (i.e., causing interest), you would typically use 有意思 (yǒu yìsi). For example, 这本书很有意思 (Zhè běn shū hěn yǒu yìsi) means 'This book is interesting'.
Practice with Hobbies
Practice using 有兴趣 by talking about your hobbies. Ask your Chinese friends, 你对什么有兴趣？ (Nǐ duì shénme yǒu xìngqù?) 'What are you interested in?' and share your own interests.
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Expressing personal interest in a hobby or activity.
- 我对学中文很有兴趣。
- I'm very interested in learning Chinese.
- 你对什么运动有兴趣？
- What sports are you interested in?
- 她对画画没兴趣。
- She's not interested in drawing.
Asking someone if they are interested in something specific.
- 你对这个电影有兴趣吗？
- Are you interested in this movie?
- 你对我们的新产品有兴趣吗？
- Are you interested in our new product?
- 他们对这个提议有兴趣。
- They are interested in this proposal.
Describing someone as an interesting person.
- 他是一个很有兴趣的人。
- He is a very interesting person.
- 她的想法很有兴趣。
- Her ideas are very interesting.
- 这个地方很有兴趣。
- This place is very interesting.
Indicating a lack of interest or disinterest.
- 我对政治不感兴趣。
- I'm not interested in politics.
- 她对八卦没有兴趣。
- She has no interest in gossip.
- 他对参加派对没兴趣。
- He's not interested in attending the party.
Expressing interest in a job or opportunity.
- 我对这份工作很有兴趣。
- I'm very interested in this job.
- 你对去中国留学有兴趣吗？
- Are you interested in studying abroad in China?
- 我们对与您合作有兴趣。
- We are interested in collaborating with you.
대화 시작하기
"你对什么类型的音乐有兴趣？"
"你最近对学习什么有兴趣？"
"如果你有机会去任何地方旅行，你会对哪个地方有兴趣？"
"有什么是你以前没兴趣，但现在觉得很有意思的吗？"
"你觉得你的朋友们对什么事情最有兴趣？"
일기 주제
写下你最近对什么事情感到有兴趣，并解释原因。
描述一个你曾经非常有兴趣但现在不再感兴趣的事情，并思考原因。
列出三件你希望未来能培养兴趣的事情，并写下如何开始。
想想你周围的人，他们对什么有兴趣？这些兴趣如何影响他们？
你认为保持好奇心和有兴趣对个人成长有什么重要性？
셀프 테스트 66 질문
Write a sentence using "有兴趣" to say you are interested in learning Chinese.
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Sample answer
我对学中文有兴趣。
Write a sentence asking someone if they are interested in watching a movie.
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Sample answer
你对看电影有兴趣吗？
Write a sentence saying your friend is not interested in playing basketball.
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Sample answer
我的朋友对打篮球没有兴趣。
小明对什么有兴趣？
Read this passage:
小明喜欢看书。他对历史书很有兴趣。他每天都看一个小时。
小明对什么有兴趣？
文章中说小明对历史书很有兴趣。
文章中说小明对历史书很有兴趣。
大卫对什么没有兴趣？
Read this passage:
我有一个朋友，他叫大卫。他喜欢运动，他对踢足球有兴趣。他不喜欢看电影。
大卫对什么没有兴趣？
文章中说他不喜欢看电影。
文章中说他不喜欢看电影。
谁对学数学有兴趣？
Read this passage:
老师问学生们：你们对学数学有兴趣吗？丽丽说：我有兴趣！王明说：我没有兴趣。
谁对学数学有兴趣？
丽丽说她有兴趣。
丽丽说她有兴趣。
This sentence asks 'Are you interested in learning Chinese?' The subject (你) comes first, followed by the action (学中文) and then the state of being interested (有兴趣). The question particle (吗) goes at the end.
This sentence means 'I am not interested in this job.' The structure is 'Subject + 对 + Object + 不 + 有兴趣.'
This sentence means 'She is very interested in singing.' The structure is 'Subject + 对 + Activity + 很 + 有兴趣.'
Which of the following means 'interested'?
有兴趣 (yǒu xìngqù) directly translates to 'to have interest', meaning interested.
Choose the correct sentence: 'I am very interested in learning Chinese.'
The structure '对...有兴趣' (duì...yǒu xìngqù) is used to express interest in something. '很' (hěn) means very.
If someone asks '你对这个电影有兴趣吗？' (Nǐ duì zhège diànyǐng yǒu xìngqù ma?), and you want to say you are interested, what would you say?
To confirm interest, you can simply say '我很有兴趣' (Wǒ hěn yǒu xìngqù), meaning 'I am very interested.'
The phrase '有兴趣' (yǒu xìngqù) means 'not interested'.
'有兴趣' (yǒu xìngqù) means 'interested', while '没有兴趣' (méiyǒu xìngqù) means 'not interested'.
You can use '有兴趣' (yǒu xìngqù) to express your curiosity about a new hobby.
'有兴趣' (yǒu xìngqù) is commonly used to express curiosity or a feeling of concern about something, including new hobbies.
In the sentence '她对音乐没有兴趣' (Tā duì yīnyuè méiyǒu xìngqù), the person is interested in music.
'没有兴趣' (méiyǒu xìngqù) means 'no interest' or 'not interested'. So, the person is not interested in music.
Are you interested in music?
I am very interested in watching movies.
He is not interested in learning Chinese.
Read this aloud:
你对什么运动有兴趣？
Focus: yǒu xìngqù
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我对他说的故事不感兴趣。
Focus: bù gǎn xìngqù
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她对读书很感兴趣。
Focus: hěn gǎn xìngqù
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Write a sentence using '有兴趣' to say you are interested in learning Chinese.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我对学习中文很有兴趣。
Write a sentence asking a friend if they are interested in watching a movie.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
你对看电影有兴趣吗？
Write a sentence to say your brother is not interested in sports.
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Sample answer
我哥哥对运动没有兴趣。
小明对什么有兴趣？
Read this passage:
小明喜欢画画，他觉得画画很有趣。他每天都会画很多画。他的朋友小红对画画也很有兴趣，他们经常一起画画。
小明对什么有兴趣？
文章中提到小明喜欢画画，他觉得画画很有趣，所以他对画画有兴趣。
文章中提到小明喜欢画画，他觉得画画很有趣，所以他对画画有兴趣。
她对什么特别有兴趣？
Read this passage:
她很喜欢看书，对历史尤其有兴趣。她家里有很多历史书，周末她常常去图书馆看书。
她对什么特别有兴趣？
文章中提到她对历史尤其有兴趣。
文章中提到她对历史尤其有兴趣。
我的朋友喜欢做什么？
Read this passage:
我的朋友对音乐很有兴趣，他会弹钢琴，也会唱歌。他希望以后能成为一个音乐家。
我的朋友喜欢做什么？
文章中提到我的朋友对音乐很有兴趣，他会弹钢琴，也会唱歌。
文章中提到我的朋友对音乐很有兴趣，他会弹钢琴，也会唱歌。
This sentence means 'I am very interested in Chinese culture.' The structure '对...有兴趣' (duì...yǒu xìngqù) is common for expressing interest in something.
This is a question asking 'Are you interested in learning Chinese?' The '吗' (ma) particle turns a statement into a yes/no question.
This sentence means 'He is not interested in that movie.' '没有兴趣' (méiyǒu xìngqù) is used to express lack of interest.
她对学中文很___。
The sentence means 'She is very interested in learning Chinese.' '有兴趣' fits perfectly here.
你对什么运动___？
The question asks 'What sports are you interested in?' '有兴趣' is the correct phrase to express interest.
我对看电影___，我们一起去看吧！
The sentence means 'I am interested in watching movies, let's go together!' '有兴趣' expresses this interest.
他工作很忙，对其他事情都___。
The sentence means 'He is very busy with work, and has no interest in other things.' '没有兴趣' is the correct negative form.
你对这个新项目___吗？
The question asks 'Are you interested in this new project?' '有兴趣' is the appropriate word.
我对烹饪很___，所以经常尝试做新菜。
The sentence means 'I am very interested in cooking, so I often try new dishes.' '有兴趣' expresses a strong interest.
Choose the correct sentence: My friend is interested in Chinese culture.
To express 'interested in something', the structure '对...有兴趣' is used. '对' means 'to' or 'for' when indicating the object of interest.
Which sentence correctly states: I am not interested in politics?
To negate '有兴趣', you use '没有兴趣' (mei you xing qu). '没有' is the correct negative for '有'.
How would you ask: Are you interested in learning Chinese?
The '对...有兴趣' structure is essential for expressing interest. Adding '吗' at the end turns it into a question.
The sentence '他对那本书没有兴趣' means 'He is not interested in that book'.
'没有兴趣' correctly negates '有兴趣', indicating a lack of interest.
In the sentence '她对音乐有兴趣', '音乐' is the subject of interest.
Yes, '音乐' (music) is the thing that '她' (she) is interested in.
You can say '我很有兴趣' to mean 'I am very interested'.
Yes, '很' (hen) can be used to intensify '有兴趣', making it 'very interested'.
她对学习汉字很___，每天都花很多时间练习。
‘有兴趣’ is an adjective phrase meaning 'interested'. The sentence describes her feeling about learning Chinese characters.
如果你对中国的传统文化___，我建议你去参观博物馆。
‘有兴趣’ is the correct phrase to express being interested in something. It's often followed by '对...有兴趣'.
他对这次的合作项目非常___，认为这会是一个很大的机会。
The context implies a strong feeling of interest towards the cooperation project, which '有兴趣' conveys well.
虽然他以前没有接触过编程，但现在他发现自己对编程越来越___了。
The sentence indicates a developing interest in programming. '越来越有兴趣' means 'getting more and more interested'.
他们计划周末去爬山，你___参加吗？
This is a direct question asking if someone is interested in participating. '有兴趣' fits perfectly here.
老师说了一个关于中国历史的有趣故事，大家都听得非常___。
The phrase '听得很有兴趣' means 'listened with great interest', describing how everyone felt about the story.
她对学习新的语言很有兴趣，所以她决定报名参加一个汉语课程。哪个词最能形容她对汉语的态度？
句中提到她对学习新语言“很有兴趣”，并且“决定报名参加一个汉语课程”，这表明她对汉语抱有积极的学习态度。'不耐烦'、'无所谓'和'害怕'都与句意不符。
尽管工作很辛苦，他还是对完成这个项目充满了____。因为他知道这会给公司带来巨大的好处。
句中提到“尽管工作很辛苦”，但他仍然对完成项目有动力，并且知道这会带来“巨大的好处”。“兴趣”是促使他积极面对辛苦工作的原因。其他选项不符合句意。
小明对最近流行的科幻电影不____，他更喜欢看纪录片。
句子说小明不喜欢科幻电影，反而喜欢纪录片，表明他对科幻电影“没有兴趣”。'关心'、'了解'和'喜欢'都不如'有兴趣'更准确地表达了这种情感上的倾向。
如果一个人对某件事“有兴趣”，那他一定会非常擅长这件事。
有兴趣不代表擅长。兴趣是开始学习和投入的动力，但擅长需要时间和努力的练习。
“有兴趣”和“无聊”是意思相反的词。
“有兴趣”表示对某事有好奇心或关注，而“无聊”则表示缺乏兴趣，感到枯燥乏味，两者互为反义。
如果你对一个话题“有兴趣”，你可能会主动去了解更多相关信息。
有兴趣是学习和探索的驱动力，所以对一个话题有兴趣的人会主动寻求更多知识。
He is very interested in Chinese culture.
Are you interested in this project?
She is very interested in learning Chinese.
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我对他提出的建议很有兴趣。
Focus: 很有兴趣 (hěn yǒu xìngqù)
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你对什么话题最感兴趣？
Focus: 最感兴趣 (zuì gǎn xìngqù)
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我对这个新的工作机会非常感兴趣。
Focus: 非常感兴趣 (fēicháng gǎn xìngqù)
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Basic Usage of 有兴趣
The most common way to use 有兴趣 is with 对...有兴趣 (duì...yǒu xìngqù), meaning 'to be interested in...'. For example, 我对学中文有兴趣 (Wǒ duì xué Zhōngwén yǒu xìngqù) means 'I am interested in learning Chinese'.
Asking about Interest
To ask someone if they are interested in something, you can say 你对...有兴趣吗？ (Nǐ duì...yǒu xìngqù ma?). For example, 你对看电影有兴趣吗？ (Nǐ duì kàn diànyǐng yǒu xìngqù ma?) means 'Are you interested in watching movies?'
Expressing Lack of Interest
To express a lack of interest, simply add 没 (méi) before 有. So, 没有兴趣 (méi yǒu xìngqù) means 'not interested'. For example, 我对那个游戏没有兴趣 (Wǒ duì nàge yóuxì méi yǒu xìngqù) means 'I am not interested in that game'.
Using 有兴趣 as an Adjective
You can use 有兴趣 as an adjective directly, though it's less common than the prepositional phrase. For instance, 他是一个有兴趣的人 (Tā shì yīgè yǒu xìngqù de rén) implies 'He is an interesting person' (someone who has interests or is engaging).
예시
我对学习中文很有兴趣。
관련 콘텐츠
emotions 관련 단어
有点
A1A little; somewhat; rather.
一点
A1A little; a bit; slightly.
可恶
A2Hateful; detestable; abominable.
心不在焉
A2Absent-minded; preoccupied.
接受地
A2Acceptingly; receptively.
成就感
B1Sense of achievement; fulfillment.
撒娇
A2To act like a spoiled child; to act cute.
上瘾
B1To be addicted to something.
沉迷
A2To be addicted to; to be engrossed in.
敬佩
B1Admiration; respect; reverence.
