No. 3,221 in Chinese
兴趣
Interest.
In a sentence
我对学习语言有很大的兴趣。
I have a great interest in learning languages.
Here, "兴趣" (interest) is used to express one's strong enthusiasm or liking towards a particular activity (learning languages).
他的兴趣是收集邮票和旧钱币。
His interest is collecting stamps and old coins.
In this sentence, "兴趣" refers to a personal hobby or activity that one enjoys and spends time on.
这本书的内容激发了我的兴趣。
The contents of this book sparked my interest.
Here, "兴趣" is used to indicate a feeling of curiosity or attention that is evoked by something (the book's content).
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