hing3 zi3興致兴致
Jyutpinghing3 zi3
Yalehing ji
Definition
Interest, mood, or inclination to enjoy doing something.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the fleeting emotional state or readiness to engage in an activity rather than a long term hobby. It often appears in contexts where someone's mood might be dampened by external factors, such as bad weather or bad news. Using it implies a temporary spark of enthusiasm that can be easily lost.
Examples
He is in the mood to go hiking today.
Are you still in the mood to watch a movie?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 興趣, which refers to a general interest or hobby. 興致 is about the current mood or desire to do something right now, while 興趣 is about what you like to do in general.
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