If you’ve ever wanted to express interest in something while speaking Chinese, you’ve probably wondered: How do I say \”interested in\” in Mandarin? The most common phrase is \”对…有兴趣\” (duì… yǒu xìngqù), which literally means \”to have interest in.\” For example, if you love music, you’d say: \”我对音乐有兴趣\” (Wǒ duì yīnyuè yǒu xìngqù)—\”I’m interested in music.\” Another casual way is \”喜欢\” (xǐhuan), meaning \”to like,\” as in \”我喜欢旅行\” (Wǒ xǐhuan lǚxíng)—\”I like traveling.\
Learning Mandarin doesn’t have to be intimidating! Start by mastering pinyin (like \”duì\” for \”对\” or \”xìngqù\” for \”兴趣\”) to nail pronunciation. Watch Chinese shows or listen to music to train your ear—try repeating phrases from dramas or songs. Flashcards with characters and pinyin help, too. Most importantly, don’t stress over tones at first; even native speakers understand if you mix them up. The key? Have fun! Chat with language partners, try ordering food in Chinese, and celebrate small wins. Before you know it, you’ll be saying \”我对中文很有兴趣!\” (Wǒ duì Zhōngwén hěn yǒu xìngqù!)—\”I’m very interested in Chinese!\”—with confidence.