Definition
雅兴 refers to a refined, elegant mood or the enthusiasm for cultured pursuits like poetry, calligraphy, tea, or appreciating art. It's a noun used in contexts where someone is in the right frame of mind to enjoy something tasteful — often in polite invitations or self-deprecating remarks. You might say '有雅兴' (to be in the mood for something refined) or '没这个雅兴' (not in such a refined mood).
n.
refined mood or interest in elegant pursuitsaesthetic inclination
Examples
- ，雅兴。Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒ hūrán yǒu le xiě shī de yā.The weather is great today, and I suddenly have the refined mood to write a poem.
- ，雅兴。Tā zhōumò cháng qù cháguǎn pǐn chá, hěn yǒu yā.He often goes to tea houses on weekends to savor tea — he has very refined tastes.
- 雅兴，。Wǒ méi nà ge yā qù tīng yīnyuèhuì, tài lèi le.I'm not in the refined mood to go to a concert — I'm too tired.
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