你爱好什么？

Learning Chinese: How to Ask "What are your hobbies?" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 你爱好什么？
Pinyin: Nǐ ài hào shén me？
Pronunciation: ni3 ai4 hao4 shen2 me5
English Translation: What are your hobbies?

Usage:

"你爱好什么？(Nǐ ài hào shén me？)" is a common question used to ask someone about their hobbies or interests. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 你爱好什么？
Pinyin: Nǐ ài hào shén me？
English: What are your hobbies?
Variations:

There are a few variations of "你爱好什么？(Nǐ ài hào shén me？)" that you may hear:

你有什麼愛好？(Nǐ yǒu shén me àihào？): A more formal way to ask the same question, literally meaning "What hobbies do you have?"
你平时喜欢做什么？(Nǐ píngshí xǐhuān zuò shén me？): A more informal way to ask about someone's hobbies, literally meaning "What do you usually like to do?"
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "你爱好什么？(Nǐ ài hào shén me？)" 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 "你爱好什么？(Nǐ ài hào shén me？)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"你爱好什么？(Nǐ ài hào shén me？)" is typically used in a friendly or casual setting.
To ask about someone's hobbies in a more formal setting, you can use "请问您的爱好是什么？(Qǐngwèn nín de àihào shì shén me？)" instead.
Common hobbies in Chinese culture include reading, writing, painting, calligraphy, playing musical instruments, and practicing martial arts.