志趣

zhìqù
noun #24,602

Meanings

  1. 1 aspiration and interest
  2. 2 inclination
  3. 3 one's bent and enthusiasm

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tāmen zhìqù xiāngtóu, hěnkuài chéng le hǎo péngyǒu.
They share the same inclinations and interests and quickly became good friends.
HSK 7-9
Tā de zhìqù zàiyú wénxué hé yìshù, duì shāngyè háowú xìngqù.
Her interests lie in literature and art; she has no interest in business at all.

Tips

usage
志趣 combines (aspiration/will) and (interest/delight), conveying the sense of deep personal interest aligned with one's goals. It's more literary than 兴趣 (interest) alone. 志趣相投 (sharing the same aspirations and interests) is a common set phrase.

Stroke Order

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