jip6 jyu4 oi3 hou3業餘愛好业余爱好
Jyutpingjip6 jyu4 oi3 hou3
Yaleyihp yùh oi hou
Definition
Hobby; an amateur interest or leisure activity.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
While this term is understood, it sounds quite formal and is rarely used in casual conversation. Most people simply use the word 興趣 to describe their hobbies or interests. Using 業餘愛好 often gives the impression that you are describing a specific, perhaps more serious, side project or a formal classification of your pastimes.
Examples
What hobbies do you have in your spare time?
My hobbies are photography and hiking.
Related words
Common phrases
to cultivate a hobby
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual chats with friends, as it sounds like you are reading from a survey or a formal profile. Stick to 興趣 for everyday talk.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
