Simplified Chinese - Hobbies

我空闲的时候喜欢___。

Wǒ kòngxián de shíhou xǐhuan ___.

I like to ___ in my free time.

Meaning: I like to ___ in my free time.

When to use: Use this to say what you do during free time; follow with a verb phrase like 看书 or 打球.

你有什么爱好

Nǐ yǒu shénme àihào?

What are your hobbies?

Meaning: What are your hobbies?

When to use: A natural, everyday question to ask someone about their hobbies.

你平时喜欢做什么好玩的事？

Nǐ píngshí xǐhuan zuò shénme hǎowán de shì?

What do you do for fun?

Meaning: What do you do for fun?

When to use: A casual, friendly way to ask what someone does for enjoyment.

我最喜欢的爱好是___。

Wǒ zuì xǐhuan de àihào shì ___.

My favorite hobby is ___.

Meaning: My favorite hobby is ___.

When to use: Use this phrase to introduce your favorite hobby; follow with a noun like 摄影 or 弹吉他.

Tip: Don't drop 的 and say *我最喜欢爱好是...* — include 的: 我最喜欢的爱好是...

我周末通常___。

Wǒ zhōumò tōngcháng ___.

I usually ___ on weekends.

Meaning: I usually ___ on weekends.

When to use: Describe what you normally do on weekends; follow with a verb phrase.

我不太擅长___，但我很喜欢。

Wǒ bú tài shàncháng ___, dàn wǒ hěn xǐhuan.

I'm not very good at ___, but I enjoy it.

Meaning: I'm not very good at ___, but I enjoy it.

When to use: Say this when you like an activity even if your skill is limited; follow with an activity like 唱歌 or 画画.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say 会 instead of 擅长. 会 means 'can'; 擅长 focuses on skill level.

你想和我一起___吗？

Nǐ xiǎng hé wǒ yìqǐ ___ ma?

Do you want to ___ with me?

Meaning: Do you want to ___ with me?

When to use: Use this to invite someone to join an activity with you.

我挺喜欢___的。

Wǒ tǐng xǐhuan ___ de.

I'm into ___.

Meaning: I'm into ___.

When to use: Say this casually to show interest in a hobby or activity.

我去年开始___。

Wǒ qùnián kāishǐ ___.

I started ___ last year.

Meaning: I started ___ last year.

When to use: Use this to say when you began a hobby or activity.

你试过___吗？

Nǐ shìguo ___ ma?

Have you ever tried ___?

Meaning: Have you ever tried ___?

When to use: Ask whether someone has experience trying an activity (e.g. 你试过滑雪吗？).

这能让我放松

Zhè néng ràng wǒ fàngsōng.

It helps me relax.

Meaning: It helps me relax.

When to use: Use this to explain why you enjoy an activity (e.g. it reduces stress).

我想找个人一起___。

Wǒ xiǎng zhǎo ge rén yìqǐ ___.

I'm looking for someone to ___ with.

Meaning: I'm looking for someone to ___ with.

When to use: Say this when you want a partner or group to do an activity together.

我在学___

Wǒ zài xué ___.

I'm learning to ___.

Meaning: I'm learning to ___.

When to use: Use this to say you are currently learning a skill or hobby.