爱好者

愛好者
àihàozhě
noun #7,773

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 enthusiast; hobbyist; fan; lover (of an activity)

Characters

Love + fondness + person - someone who loves a particular activity.

Examples

HSK 3
Tā shì yígè yīnyuè àihàozhě.
He is a music enthusiast.
HSK 5
Hěnduō hùwài àihàozhě xǐhuan páshān.
Many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking.
HSK 6
Zhège lùntán shì shèyǐng àihàozhě de jùjídì.
This forum is a gathering place for photography enthusiasts.

Tips

grammar
The suffix 者 means 'one who does.' It turns verbs and adjectives into agent nouns: 爱好 (hobby/to enjoy) + 者 → someone who enjoys something. Other examples: 读者 (reader), 学者 (scholar).

Stroke Order

爱 ài
好 hǎo
者 zhě