志趣 (zhì qù) — aspirations and interests; inclinations

Definition

志趣 (zhìqù) means 'aspirations and interests' as a single concept — what someone is drawn to in life, blending ambition (志) with personal taste (趣). Use it when talking about a person's overall life direction or pursuits, not a casual hobby.

noun
aspirations and interestsinclinations

Examples

  • 志趣
    Tā de zhì qù yǔ gōng zuò hěn fú hé.
    His aspirations and interests match his job well.
  • 志趣
    Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de zhì qù.
    Everyone has their own aspirations and interests.
  • 志趣
    Wǒ men yīng gāi zūn zhòng bié rén de zhì qù.
    We should respect others' inclinations.

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