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“be keen on” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrè zhōng

Example

她很热衷于打篮球。tā hěn rè zhōng yú dǎ lán qiú

She is very keen on playing basketball.

Illustration for 热衷 (be keen on)

How to say “be keen on” in Chinese

“Be keen on” in Chinese is 热衷 (rè zhōng).

Inner heat keeps a person strongly drawn to an activity and willing to spend time and energy on it.

Full entry for 热衷: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 热衷

她一直热衷于科研项目。tā yì zhí rè zhōng yú kē yán xiàng mù

She has always been keen on research projects.

Tips for using 热衷

  • In everyday speech, this verb often describes a sustained hobby, activity, or cause rather than a one-time burst of excitement, so it is stronger and more ongoing than a simple statement of liking.

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