你有什么兴趣爱好

Learning Chinese: How to Ask "What Are Your Hobbies?"

Chinese Characters: 你有什么兴趣爱好？
Pinyin: Nǐ yǒu shén me xìng qù ài hào?
Pronunciation: ni3 you3 shen2 me4 xing4 qu4 ai4 hao4
English Translation: What are your hobbies?

Usage:

"你有什么兴趣爱好？(Nǐ yǒu shén me xìng qù ài hào?)" is a common question used to ask someone about their hobbies and interests. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 你有什么兴趣爱好？
Pinyin: Nǐ yǒu shén me xìng qù ài hào?
English: What are your hobbies?
Variations:

There are a few variations of this question that you may hear:

你有兴趣爱好吗？(Nǐ yǒu xìng qù ài hào ma?) - A more direct way to ask if someone has any hobbies.
你的兴趣爱好是什么？(Nǐ de xìng qù ài hào shì shén me?) - A more formal way to ask about someone's hobbies.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "你有什么兴趣爱好？(Nǐ yǒu shén me xìng qù ài hào?)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking about hobbies to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "你有什么兴趣爱好？(Nǐ yǒu shén me xìng qù ài hào?)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

This question is typically used to start a conversation about hobbies and interests.
You can follow up by asking specific questions about their hobbies, such as "你最喜欢的兴趣爱好是什么？(Nǐ zuì xǐ huan de xìng qù ài hào shì shén me?)" (What is your favorite hobby?) or "你平时怎么进行你的兴趣爱好？(Nǐ píng shí zěn me jìn xíng nǐ de xìng qù ài hào?)" (How do you usually do your hobby?).
Learning about someone's hobbies can be a great way to connect with them and learn more about their culture.