How to Write 趣 (qù) — Meaning “Interest; fun.”

Imagine you are walking (走) to take (取) a funny mask that brings you fun. The mental picture of walking toward something entertaining helps you recall both halves of the character and its meaning of interest or delight.

Start with the left radical 走: write the horizontal strokes first, then the vertical stroke, and finish with the long sweeping stroke that curves left. For the right part 取, ensure the left vertical and the '又' component are balanced. A common mistake is making the sweeping stroke of 走 too short or straight - it should be smooth and slightly curved.

趑 (zī) means to walk with difficulty and 趔 (liè) means to stagger, both are rare characters. In contrast, 趣 (qù) means interest or fun and is a common HSK 4 word. Visually, they differ in the right component: 趣 has 取, 趑 has 次, and 趔 has 列.

趣 appears in everyday words like 有趣 (interesting) and 兴趣 (interest/hobby). It is also used in 趣味 (taste, delight) to describe enjoyable qualities. Culturally, Chinese people often talk about 趣味 in life, referring to finding delight and charm in simple activities.

Common words containing 趣 include: 有趣 (yǒu qù) — interesting; 兴趣 (xìng qù) — Interest; 趣味 (qù wèi) — Interest; delight; taste..