English–Chinese
“hobby” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinài hào
Example
我最大的爱好是看书。wǒ zuì dà de ài hào shì kàn shū
My biggest hobby is reading.
How to say “hobby” in Chinese
“Hobby” in Chinese is 爱好 (ài hào).
A personal favorite that stays important over time, often taking the form of an activity done regularly.
Example sentences with 爱好
你有什么爱好？nǐ yǒu shén me ài hào
What hobbies do you have?
Tips for using 爱好
- Chinese can use this word for both a regular pastime and a settled preference, so a favorite kind of music can fit it as well as an activity.