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感兴趣 (gǎn xìng qù) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 3

感兴趣 (gǎn xìng qù) is a Chinese word: to be interested in. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 感兴趣

动 dòng verb

to be interested in

我对中国历史很感兴趣。

wǒ duì Zhōng guó lì shǐ hěn gǎn xìng qù

I am very interested in Chinese history.

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Word breakdown

感 gǎn — to feel, to sense

Words with this character (30)
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  • 6 感情 gǎn qíng — feelings; emotion HSK 4
    • 感 to feel; sense (the perceptive aspect)
    • 情 emotion; sentiment (the emotional content)
    Example

    他们之间有很深的感情。

    tā men zhī jiān yǒu hěn shēn de gǎn qíng

    They have deep feelings between them.

  • 7 感觉 gǎn jué — to feel HSK 4
    • 感 sensation, emotion
    • 觉 awareness, perception
    Example

    我感觉她不太高兴。

    wǒ gǎn jué tā bù tài gāo xìng

    I feel she's not very happy.

  • 8 感谢 gǎn xiè — to thank HSK 4
    • 感 to feel; provides the emotional aspect of being moved or touched
    • 谢 to thank; provides the action of expressing thanks
    Example

    感谢你来参加我的生日派对。

    gǎn xiè nǐ lái cān jiā wǒ de shēng rì pài duì

    Thank you for coming to my birthday party.

  • 9 情感 qíng gǎn — emotion HSK 5
    • 情 emotion, feeling, sentiment (the affective component)
    • 感 feeling, sense, perception (the sensing component)
    Example

    他的歌声充满了情感。

    tā de gē shēng chōng mǎn le qíng gǎn

    His singing is full of emotion.

  • 10 敏感 mǐn gǎn — sensitive HSK 5
    • 敏 quick to react, alert
    • 感 feeling, perception, sensing
    Example

    这是一个敏感的话题。

    zhè shì yí gè mǐn gǎn de huà tí

    This is a sensitive topic.

  • 11 流感 liú gǎn — influenza HSK 5
    • 流 flowing, spreading, epidemic
    • 感 infection, illness
    Example

    他得了流感，需要休息。

    tā dé le liú gǎn xū yào xiū xi

    He got the flu and needs to rest.

  • 12 口感 kǒu gǎn — mouthfeel HSK 6
    • 口 mouth (the oral cavity where the sensation occurs)
    • 感 sensation/feeling (the sensory experience or texture)
    Example

    这个蛋糕的口感很细腻。

    zhè ge dàn gāo de kǒu gǎn hěn xì nì

    This cake has a delicate mouthfeel.

  • 13 好感 hǎo gǎn — good impression HSK 6
    • 好 good, favorable
    • 感 feeling, impression
    Example

    我对这个新同事很有好感。

    wǒ duì zhè ge xīn tóng shì hěn yǒu hǎo gǎn

    I have a very good impression of this new colleague.

  • 14 感想 gǎn xiǎng — reflections HSK 6
    • 感 feeling, sensation, emotional response
    • 想 thought, thinking, contemplation
    Example

    看完这部电影后，我有很多感想。

    kàn wán zhè bù diàn yǐng hòu wǒ yǒu hěn duō gǎn xiǎng

    After watching this movie, I have many reflections.

  • 15 感染 gǎn rǎn — to infect HSK 6
    • 感 to be affected, to be susceptible to
    • 染 to catch, to contract (disease)
    Example

    这种病毒很容易感染人。

    zhè zhǒng bìng dú hěn róng yì gǎn rǎn rén

    This virus easily infects people.

  • 16 感激 gǎn jī — to be grateful HSK 6
    • 感 feeling, emotion
    • 激 intense, stirred
    Example

    他非常感激老师的指导。

    tā fēi cháng gǎn jī lǎo shī de zhǐ dǎo

    He is very grateful for the teacher's guidance.

  • 17 伤感 shāng gǎn — sad and sentimental HSK 7
    • 伤 hurt, wounded (emotionally)
    • 感 feeling, sentiment
    Example

    离别总是让人伤感。

    lí bié zǒng shì ràng rén shāng gǎn

    Partings always make people sad.

  • 18 动感 dòng gǎn — dynamism HSK 7
    • 动 movement, motion, dynamic quality
    • 感 feeling, sense, quality
    Example

    这首歌充满了动感。

    zhè shǒu gē chōng mǎn le dòng gǎn

    This song is full of dynamism.

  • 19 反感 fǎn gǎn — disgusted, averse HSK 7
    • 反 opposite, against, counter (indicates negative reaction)
    • 感 feeling, emotion, sense
    Example

    我对他的态度很反感。

    wǒ duì tā de tài dù hěn fǎn gǎn

    I am very disgusted by his attitude.

  • 20 同感 tóng gǎn — shared feeling; empathy; agreement HSK 7
    • 同 same; shared; mutual
    • 感 feeling; sensation; sense
    Example

    听到你的话，我深有同感。

    tīng dào nǐ de huà wǒ shēn yǒu tóng gǎn

    Hearing your words, I deeply share the same feeling.

  • 21 性感 xìng gǎn — sexy HSK 7
    • 性 sex, sexuality, sexual nature
    • 感 feeling, sensation, appeal
    Example

    她穿着一条性感的裙子。

    tā chuān zhe yì tiáo xìng gǎn de qún zi

    She's wearing a sexy dress.

  • 22 感叹 gǎn tàn — to exclaim; to sigh with emotion HSK 7
    • 感 feeling; emotion; sense
    • 叹 to sigh; to exclaim; to lament
    Example

    他感叹时间过得太快了。

    tā gǎn tàn shí jiān guò de tài kuài le

    He exclaimed that time passes too quickly.

  • 23 感性 gǎn xìng — emotional; perceptual; sensory HSK 7
    • 感 feeling; sensation; emotion
    • 性 nature; quality; characteristic
    Example

    她是一个很感性的人，容易被感动。

    tā shì yí ge hěn gǎn xìng de rén róng yì bèi gǎn dòng

    She is a very emotional person, easily moved.

  • 24 感恩 gǎn ēn — to be grateful HSK 7
    • 感 to feel (emotion)
    • 恩 grace, kindness received
    Example

    我们应该感恩父母的养育之恩。

    wǒ men yīng gāi gǎn ēn fù mǔ de yǎng yù zhī ēn

    We should be grateful for our parents' nurturing grace.

  • 25 感悟 gǎn wù — to gain insight HSK 7
    • 感 to feel, to sense
    • 悟 to comprehend, to realize
    Example

    通过这次经历，我感悟到了生命的意义。

    tōng guò zhè cì jīng lì wǒ gǎn wù dào le shēng mìng de yì yì

    Through this experience, I gained insight into the meaning of life.

  • 26 感慨 gǎn kǎi — to sigh with emotion HSK 7
    • 感 feeling, emotion
    • 慨 to sigh, to express deeply
    Example

    看到老照片，他不禁感慨万千。

    kàn dào lǎo zhào piàn tā bù jīn gǎn kǎi wàn qiān

    Seeing the old photos, he couldn't help but sigh with deep emotion.

  • 27 感触 gǎn chù — impressions HSK 7
    • 感 feeling, emotion, sensation
    • 触 touch, being affected or moved by something
    Example

    回到故乡，他感触很深。

    huí dào gù xiāng tā gǎn chù hěn shēn

    Returning to his hometown, he had deep feelings.

  • 28 灵感 líng gǎn — inspiration HSK 7
    • 灵 spiritual/mental essence; creative spark
    • 感 feeling; perception; sense
    Example

    这幅画给了我很多灵感。

    zhè fú huà gěi le wǒ hěn duō líng gǎn

    This painting gave me a lot of inspiration.

  • 29 观感 guān gǎn — impression HSK 7
    • 观 viewing, watching, observing
    • 感 feeling, sensation, impression
    Example

    这部电影给我的观感很好。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng gěi wǒ de guān gǎn hěn hǎo

    This movie gave me a very good impression.

  • 30 预感 yù gǎn — to have a premonition, to sense HSK 7
    • 预 in advance, beforehand
    • 感 feeling, sensation
    Example

    我预感今天会下雨。

    wǒ yù gǎn jīn tiān huì xià yǔ

    I sense it will rain today.

兴 xìng — interest, enthusiasm

Words with this character (5)

趣 qù — interest, inclination

Words with this character (5)
  • 1 兴趣 xìng qù — interest HSK 3
    • 兴 excitement, enthusiasm
    • 趣 inclination, attraction
    Example

    我对历史很有兴趣。

    wǒ duì lì shǐ hěn yǒu xìng qù

    I have a great interest in history.

  • 2 有趣 yǒu qù — interesting HSK 4
    • 有 to have, to possess (indicates possession of a quality)
    • 趣 interest, amusement (the quality of being engaging)
    Example

    这本书很有趣。

    zhè běn shū hěn yǒu qù

    This book is very interesting.

  • 3 乐趣 lè qù — pleasure HSK 5
    • 乐 joy, happiness, enjoyment
    • 趣 interest, appeal, fascination
    Example

    阅读给我带来很多乐趣。

    yuè dú gěi wǒ dài lái hěn duō lè qù

    Reading brings me a lot of pleasure.

  • 4 趣味 qù wèi — interest HSK 6
    • 趣 interest, appeal, fun
    • 味 taste, sense, flavor
    Example

    我们有共同的趣味。

    wǒ men yǒu gòng tóng de qù wèi

    We have common interests.

  • 5 风趣 fēng qù — humorous and witty HSK 7
    • 风 style, manner
    • 趣 interest, delight
    Example

    李老师讲课很风趣，学生们都喜欢听。

    Lǐ lǎo shī jiǎng kè hěn fēng qù xué shēng men dōu xǐ huan tīng

    Teacher Li's lectures are very witty, students all enjoy listening.

Structure & writing
1 感 gǎn — to move (emotionally); to touch
感 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 5
憾 hàn to feel regret; to be dissatisfied or disappointed
HSK 7
撼 hàn to shake; to rock

consists of

1.1 咸 xián — (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb)
咸 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 3
感 gǎn to move (emotionally); to touch
HSK 4
减 jiǎn to subtract or remove a part from a whole 喊 hǎn to shout; to yell loudly
1.2 心 xīn — heart (organ that pumps blood)
心 is a component in 51 characters
HSK 1
怎 zěn (colloq.) interrogative pronoun: how, why, what (asking about nature, state, manner, or reason) 息 xī breath; air inhaled and exhaled 您 nín respectful form of 'you' (你) 想 xiǎng to think; to ponder
HSK 2
忘 wàng to forget, fail to remember, omit 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 意 yì wish; intention
HSK 3
必 bì certainly; definitely 急 jí anxious; impatient 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 感 gǎn to move (emotionally); to touch 愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly
HSK 4
志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something 忽 hū careless, inattentive 态 tài shape; state; appearance 恐 kǒng to fear; to dread 悉 xī complete, entire
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虑 lǜ to think over; to ponder
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忍 rěn to endure; to suppress one's feelings 念 niàn to miss; to think of constantly 怨 yuàn resentment; hatred 恋 liàn to be in love, to adore 悠 yōu long-lasting, distant, remote
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慧 huì intelligent; wise 慰 wèi to comfort; to soothe someone's mind
HSK 6
德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 怒 nù to be angry; to feel indignant 恶 è evil deeds; wicked conduct (opposite of '善') 患 huàn calamity; disaster 悲 bēi sad, sorrowful
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惑 huò confused; uncertain about right and wrong 惩 chéng to punish; to discipline, warn 愁 chóu to worry; to feel anxious
HSK 7
忌 jì to envy; to resent 忠 zhōng loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity 怂 sǒng (lit.) frightened; alarmed 怠 dài lazy; slack 恕 shù to forgive, to pardon
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恩 ēn kindness; deep benevolence 恳 kěn sincere, earnest 恿 yǒng to instigate or urge someone to do something (see 〖怂恿〗) 悬 xuán to hang up; to suspend in the air 惹 rě to attract, to provoke 愈 yù to recover from illness 愚 yú stupid; foolish 慈 cí kind, benevolent 憋 biē to suppress or hold back (from coming out) 憨 hān foolish; idiotic 芯 xīn peeled rush pith; the central part of a plant 葱 cōng scallion; green onion (a common vegetable or seasoning) 闷 mèn depressed; unhappy in mood

Stroke order

2 兴 xìng — interest; enthusiasm for something
Xpinyin
兴 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
举 jǔ to lift, raise, or hold up
HSK 6
誉 yù reputation; honor

consists of

2.1 ⺍ — graphic component
⺍ is a component in 4 characters
HSK 1
兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 学 xué to study; to learn (opposite of 教) 觉 jué perception and discrimination of stimuli by organs of the body
HSK 3
应 yìng to reply; to answer
2.2 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 两 liǎng two (used before measure words and 半, 千, 万, 亿) 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 候 hòu to wait; to await 元 yuán the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), founded by Kublai Khan
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兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 再 zài twice; a second time 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 天 tiān sky 子 zǐ child (son or daughter in ancient usage); now specifically son 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 正 zhèng straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted) 百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 2
夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object 应 yìng to reply; to answer
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或 huò perhaps; maybe 更 gēng to change; to replace; to substitute 末 mò tip or end of an object 求 qiú to beg, to implore 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)
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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent
2.3 八 bā — eight (the number after seven)
八 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
公 gōng public; belonging to the state or collective (opposite of '私') 兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 分 fēn to divide; to separate (opposite of 合) 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 真 zhēn real; genuine (corresponding to objective facts)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 典 diǎn norm; rule; standard 办 bàn to handle; to deal with 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually
HSK 4
具 jù tool; utensil; implement
HSK 5
傻 shǎ foolish, stupid
HSK 6
兵 bīng weapon; arms 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member
HSK 7
兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 叭 ba 扒 bā to grip; to hold on to 柬 jiǎn general term for letters, cards, and invitations 睦 mù harmonious; amicable
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穴 xué cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure 趴 pā to lie face down

Stroke order

3 趣 qù — intention; inclination

趣 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

3.1 走 zǒu — to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
走 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
起 qǐ to stand up from a sitting, lying, or prone position; to sit up from lying down 超 chāo to surpass, to exceed
HSK 3
越 yuè to cross over (an obstacle); to leap over 趣 qù intention; inclination
HSK 4
赶 gǎn to chase; to arrive in time 趟 tàng measure word for trips or journeys (round trips, comings and goings)
HSK 5
趋 qū to walk quickly
HSK 6
徒 tú to go on foot (without vehicle or horse) 趁 chèn to take advantage of (an opportunity)
HSK 7
赴 fù to go; to proceed to 陡 dǒu steep, nearly vertical
3.2 取 qǔ — to take into one's hand
取 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 2
最 zuì most; -est (superlative degree)
HSK 3
趣 qù intention; inclination
HSK 4
聚 jù to gather, to assemble
HSK 6
娶 qǔ to take a wife; to marry (of a man, opposite of 嫁)

Stroke order