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March 24, 2026
感兴趣(感興趣)gǎnxìngqù(gan3xing4qu4)
感兴趣 (gǎn xìng qù) means 'to be interested in' something. It is commonly used to express curiosity or engagement with topics, activities, or people. This phrase is often used in both casual conversations and more formal discussions about interests or preferences.
Strokes34Frequency#18314DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing interest in others' activities or opinions is a way to build rapport and strengthen social connections. Asking someone what they are 感兴趣 in can lead to deeper, more meaningful conversations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (感) with a big heart (兴趣) that is 'feeling' (感) a strong pull (兴) towards something fascinating (趣). Visualize them leaning in with intrigue, showing their interest in what’s being discussed.
Meanings of 感兴趣
gǎnxìngqù(gan3xing4qu4)
1to be interested
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About 感兴趣
感兴趣Simplified
感興趣Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#18314Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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好奇 (hàoqí) - use 感兴趣 when expressing a deeper level of engagement or preference, while 好奇 implies a more superficial curiosity.
Usage Notes
When using 感兴趣, remember to pair it with the preposition 对 (duì) for clarity, as in '对...感兴趣' (to be interested in...). A common mistake is to omit 对, which can lead to confusion. This phrase is generally informal and suitable for most contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 感兴趣 connects well with other verbs and adjectives expressing emotions or states. Focus on using it in sentences about your hobbies or preferences to reinforce learning.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use 对 with 感兴趣, leading to phrases like '我感兴趣音乐' instead of the correct '我对音乐感兴趣'. Additionally, some may confuse it with similar phrases like 喜欢 (xǐ huān), which means 'to like'.
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感兴趣 (gǎn xìng qù) means 'to be interested in' something. It is commonly used to express curiosity or engagement with topics, activities, or people. This phrase is often used in both casual conversations and more formal discussions about interests or preferences.
When to use 感兴趣
When using 感兴趣, remember to pair it with the preposition 对 (duì) for clarity, as in '对...感兴趣' (to be interested in...). A common mistake is to omit 对, which can lead to confusion. This phrase is generally informal and suitable for most contexts.
感兴趣 or something close to it
好奇 (hàoqí) - use 感兴趣 when expressing a deeper level of engagement or preference, while 好奇 implies a more superficial curiosity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often forget to use 对 with 感兴趣, leading to phrases like '我感兴趣音乐' instead of the correct '我对音乐感兴趣'. Additionally, some may confuse it with similar phrases like 喜欢 (xǐ huān), which means 'to like'.
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Grammar Patterns of 感兴趣
感兴趣 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
