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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we will explore useful vocabulary and expressions to describe common leisure activities and hobbies in Mandarin Chinese. Hobbies and leisure activities are a great way to relax, have fun, and connect with others. By learning the vocabulary and expressions related to leisure activities, you will be able to talk about your interests, plan leisure activities, and engage in conversations with native Mandarin speakers. Let's dive in!
Leisure Activities and Hobbies Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some common leisure activities and hobbies vocabulary words in Mandarin Chinese:
| Mandarin Chinese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 打球 | dǎqiú | to play ball games |
| 游泳 | yóuyǒng | to swim |
| 骑自行车 | qí zìxíngchē | to ride a bicycle |
| 跑步 | pǎobù | to go for a run |
| 看书 | kànshū | to read books |
| 听音乐 | tīng yīnyuè | to listen to music |
| 看电影 | kàn diànyǐng | to watch movies |
| 画画 | huàhuà | to draw |
| 唱歌 | chànggē | to sing |
| 跳舞 | tiàowǔ | to dance |
| 旅行 | lǚxíng | to travel |
| 打牌 | dǎpái | to play cards |
| 下棋 | xiàqí | to play chess |
| 上网 | shàngwǎng | to surf the internet |
| 做饭 | zuòfàn | to cook |
| 健身 | jiànshēn | to exercise |
| 瑜伽 | yújiā | yoga |
| 手工 | shǒugōng | handicrafts |
| 收藏 | shōucáng | to collect |
| 登山 | dēngshān | to go hiking |
| 钓鱼 | diàoyú | to go fishing |
| 摄影 | shèyǐng | photography |
| 做园艺 | zuò yuányì | gardening |
| 跳伞 | tiàosǎn | skydiving |
| 滑雪 | huáxuě | skiing |
| 骑马 | qímǎ | horseback riding |
| 看展览 | kàn zhǎnlǎn | to visit exhibitions |
| 游乐园 | yóulèyuán | amusement park |
| 去音乐会 | qù yīnyuèhuì | to go to a concert |
Now, let's learn some expressions to talk about leisure activities and hobbies:
Expressions for Talking About Leisure Activities and Hobbies[edit | edit source]
1. 我喜欢打球。 (Wǒ xǐhuān dǎqiú.) - I like to play ball games. 2. 你会游泳吗？ (Nǐ huì yóuyǒng ma?) - Can you swim? 3. 我每天骑自行车上班。 (Wǒ měitiān qí zìxíngchē shàngbān.) - I ride a bicycle to work every day. 4. 周末我喜欢去公园跑步。 (Zhōumò wǒ xǐhuān qù gōngyuán pǎobù.) - I like to go for a run in the park on weekends. 5. 他喜欢看书。 (Tā xǐhuān kànshū.) - He likes to read books. 6. 我喜欢听音乐放松。 (Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè fàngsōng.) - I like to listen to music to relax. 7. 我们一起去看电影吧！ (Wǒmen yīqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng ba!) - Let's go watch a movie together! 8. 她很喜欢画画。 (Tā hěn xǐhuān huàhuà.) - She really likes to draw. 9. 我们一起唱歌吧！ (Wǒmen yīqǐ chànggē ba!) - Let's sing together! 10. 他喜欢跳舞。 (Tā xǐhuān tiàowǔ.) - He likes to dance. 11. 我计划明年去旅行。 (Wǒ jìhuà míngnián qù lǚxíng.) - I plan to travel next year. 12. 我们一起打牌吧！ (Wǒmen yīqǐ dǎpái ba!) - Let's play cards together! 13. 你会下棋吗？ (Nǐ huì xiàqí ma?) - Can you play chess? 14. 我喜欢在网上买东西。 (Wǒ xǐhuān zài wǎngshàng mǎi dōngxi.) - I like to buy things online. 15. 我喜欢做饭给朋友们吃。 (Wǒ xǐhuān zuòfàn gěi péngyǒumen chī.) - I like to cook for my friends. 16. 我每天都会去健身房锻炼身体。 (Wǒ měitiān dōu huì qù jiànshēnfáng duànliàn shēntǐ.) - I go to the gym every day to exercise. 17. 她每周都会去瑜伽课。 (Tā měi zhōu dōu huì qù yújiā kè.) - She goes to yoga classes every week. 18. 我喜欢做手工，制作自己的礼物。 (Wǒ xǐhuān zuò shǒugōng, zhìzuò zìjǐ de lǐwù.) - I enjoy doing handicrafts and making my own gifts. 19. 他对收藏很感兴趣。 (Tā duì shōucáng hěn gǎn xìngqù.) - He is very interested in collecting things. 20. 我们计划明天一起登山。 (Wǒmen jìhuà míngtiān yīqǐ dēngshān.) - We plan to go hiking together tomorrow. 21. 我爸爸喜欢去钓鱼。 (Wǒ bàba xǐhuān qù diàoyú.) - My dad likes to go fishing. 22. 我的爱好是摄影。 (Wǒ de àihào shì shèyǐng.) - My hobby is photography. 23. 我喜欢做园艺，种植各种花草。 (Wǒ xǐhuān zuò yuányì, zhǒngzhí gèzhǒng huācǎo.) - I enjoy gardening and planting various flowers and plants. 24. 我的梦想是跳伞。 (Wǒ de mèngxiǎng shì tiàosǎn.) - My dream is to go skydiving. 25. 我喜欢滑雪，感觉很刺激。 (Wǒ xǐhuān huáxuě, gǎnjué hěn cìjī.) - I like skiing, it feels very exciting. 26. 她喜欢骑马，觉得很舒服。 (Tā xǐhuān qímǎ, juéde hěn shūfú.) - She enjoys horseback riding, she finds it very relaxing. 27. 我们一起去看展览吧！ (Wǒmen yīqǐ qù kàn zhǎnlǎn ba!) - Let's go visit an exhibition together! 28. 孩子们很喜欢游乐园。 (Háizimen hěn xǐhuān yóulèyuán.) - The children really like amusement parks. 29. 我们下个月要去音乐会。 (Wǒmen xià ge yuè yào qù yīnyuèhuì.) - We are going to a concert next month. |}
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have learned a range of vocabulary and expressions related to leisure activities and hobbies in Mandarin Chinese. By using these words and phrases, you will be able to talk about your interests, plan leisure activities, and engage in conversations with native Mandarin speakers. Keep practicing and exploring new hobbies to enhance your language skills and cultural understanding. Happy learning!
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- 目 mù eye
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