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“curiosity” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhào qí xīn

Example

孩子对动物总是有好奇心。hái zi duì dòng wù zǒng shì yǒu hào qí xīn

Children are always curious about animals.

Illustration for 好奇心 (curiosity)

How to say “curiosity” in Chinese

“Curiosity” in Chinese is 好奇心 (hào qí xīn).

An inner pull toward what is unfamiliar, leading the mind to look closer and find out more.

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

Example sentences with 好奇心

父母应该在日常生活中培养孩子的好奇心。fù mǔ yīng gāi zài rì cháng shēng huó zhōng péi yǎng hái zi de hào qí xīn

Parents should cultivate their children's curiosity in daily life.

Tips for using 好奇心

  • In everyday Chinese, 好奇心 (hàoqíxīn, "curiosity") is neutral in tone, so context shows whether the interest is welcome or intrusive.

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