好奇 (hào qí) — curious, inquisitive
Definition
Curious in a calm, ongoing way — a steady interest in knowing more. 惊奇 is a sharper, momentary reaction of being amazed or surprised by something unexpected.
adjective
curiousinquisitive
Examples
- 好奇。Tā hào qí dì kàn zhe wǒ.He looked at me curiously.
- 好奇。Wǒ duì tā de xīn gōng zuò hěn hào qí.I am very curious about his new job.
- 好奇。Xiǎo gǒu duì shén me dōu hào qí.The puppy is curious about everything.
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