English–Chinese
“with great interest” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjīn jīn yǒu wèi
Example
他津津有味地讲故事。tā jīn jīn yǒu wèi dì jiǎng gù shì
He tells stories with great interest.
How to say “with great interest” in Chinese
“With great interest” in Chinese is 津津有味 (jīn jīn yǒu wèi).
Something holds a person's attention so fully that the experience feels pleasant and richly satisfying.
Example sentences with 津津有味
她津津有味地品茶，细细体会。tā jīn jīn yǒu wèi dì pǐn chá xì xì tǐ huì
She savors tea with relish, taking time to appreciate it.
Tips for using 津津有味
- English often connects taste-based expressions mainly with eating, while Chinese uses this idiom naturally for attentive enjoyment of speech, stories, reading, and similar activities.