How do you pronounce 兴趣?

兴趣 is pronounced "xìng qù" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 兴趣?

兴趣 is an HSK 3 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 3 on both the old and the new exam.

What characters make up 兴趣?

兴趣 is made up of the characters 兴, 趣. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 兴趣?

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兴趣 (xìng qù), interest (desire to know about sth)

Q: What does 兴趣 mean in Chinese?

兴趣 (xìng qù) means "interest (desire to know about sth); interest (thing in which one is interested); hobby" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 3.

兴趣

xìng qù

interest (desire to know about sth); interest (thing in which one is interested); hobby

HSK 3classifier

Traditional: 興趣

Characters in This Word

兴趣

Definitions

(classifier) interest (desire to know about sth)
interest (thing in which one is interested)
hobby

Classifier: 个 (gè)

Example Sentences

我对音乐感兴趣。

Wǒ duì yīnyuè gǎnxìngqù

I'm interested in music

Related Words

心动(xīn dòng)· heartbeat

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兴(xīng)· to rise

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 3
HSK 2.0: HSK 3
HSK Lord study list: HSK 4 list

兴趣: HSK 3 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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