Learn to talk about hobbies, interests, and leisure activities in Chinese. Express preferences and discuss free time activities with expanded vocabulary.
Practice expressing your hobbies and preferences in Chinese.
Start Practice →In China, people's hobbies and leisure activities vary greatly by age, location, and personal interests. Traditional Chinese hobbies include calligraphy (书法 shū fǎ), Chinese painting (国画 guó huà), playing traditional musical instruments like the guqin (古琴 gǔ qín), and Chinese chess (象棋 xiàng qí).
Modern Chinese people enjoy a wide range of activities. Playing mahjong (麻将 má jiàng) is a popular social activity, especially among older generations. Square dancing (广场舞 guǎng chǎng wǔ) has become extremely popular in communities across China, where people gather in public squares to dance together in the evenings.
Reading is highly valued in Chinese culture. It's common to see people reading on subways, in parks, or at tea houses. Tea culture (茶文化 chá wén huà) remains an important part of Chinese life, with many people enjoying tea ceremonies and gatherings.
Travel within China and abroad has become increasingly popular, with more Chinese citizens exploring the world and learning about different cultures.