趣 (qù) - Interest & fun

趣Tone 4

qù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

趣 · qù

Interest;

fun;

amusement;

inclination;

tendency;

what attracts one's attention.

Interestfunamusement

Usage highlights

InterestFunAmusingInterest groupHobbyDelightful

Synonyms

  • 兴— interest; enthusiasm
  • 味— taste; flavor; interest
  • 乐— joy; pleasure; amusement

Antonyms

  • 厌— disgust; boredom; weariness
  • 烦— annoyance; trouble; boredom
  • 闷— bored; depressed; stuffy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This game is very interesting (很有趣).
  • He has a strong interest in music (对音乐很有兴趣).
  • The story is full of fun and humor (充满趣味).
  • She approached the topic from a different angle (从不同的角度趣谈).

Collocations

  • Interest(兴趣)
  • Fun(趣味)
  • Amusing(有趣的)
  • Interest group(兴趣小组)
  • Hobby(兴趣爱好)
  • Delightful(趣致)

Idioms

  • To follow one's own inclinations(趣舍有时)
  • Elegant taste and refined interest(雅趣)
  • Interesting stories and anecdotes(趣闻轶事)
  • To cater to vulgar tastes(媚俗取趣)
  • To do something for fun(自得其趣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '趣' represents the aesthetic appreciation of life and the pursuit of spiritual enjoyment beyond material needs.
  • The concept is closely related to literati culture, where cultivating personal interests and tastes was considered essential for a refined life.
  • In naming, '趣' suggests a cheerful, curious personality with diverse interests and a positive outlook on life.

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