Free-Time Activities

Free-Time Activities

Common Verbs Related to Free-Time Activities

• 看电影 (kàn diànyǐng): To watch a movie.
• 玩电脑游戏 (wán diànnǎo yóuxì): To play computer games.
• 听音乐 (tīng yīnyuè): To listen to music.
• 阅读 (yuèdú): To read.
• 旅游 (lǚyóu): To travel.
• 打球 (dǎ qiú): To play ball (any ball game).
• 画画 (huà huà): To draw or paint.
• 跳舞 (tiào wǔ): To dance.
• 做运动 (zuò yùndòng): To do sports.

Talking about Frequencies

It’s useful to express how often you engage in these activities.

• 每天 (měi tiān): Every day
• 经常 (jīngcháng): Often
• 有时候 (yǒu shíhòu): Sometimes
• 少 (shǎo): Seldom
• 从不 (cóng bù): Never

You can combine these with the above verbs. For example: 我每天都看电影 (Wǒ měitiān dōu kàn diànyǐng- I watch movies every day)

Describing Enjoyment/Interest

To convey your enjoyment or interest in an activity, you can use:

• 喜欢 (xǐhuān): Like
• 爱 (ài): Love (stronger than 喜欢)
• 非常喜欢 (fēicháng xǐhuān): Really like

For example: 我非常喜欢旅游 (Wǒ fēicháng xǐhuān lǚyóu- I really like travelling)

Remember, talking about free time activities also provides you with an opportunity to discuss cultural insights or preferences. This can contribute to a more authentic and engaging conversation in Mandarin.