"hobbyist" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 业余爱好者

Definition

以兴趣爱好为乐、非专业从事某项活动的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

"Hobbyist" 偏正式，通常指较为专注、认真的业余爱好者，比如“摄影业余爱好者”。不太用于形容偶尔玩玩的初学者。

Examples

He is a hobbyist who builds model airplanes.

他是一名建造模型飞机的**业余爱好者**。

My sister is a gardening hobbyist.

我姐姐是园艺**业余爱好者**。

Many hobbyists meet in clubs to share their interests.

许多**业余爱好者**在俱乐部聚会，分享兴趣。

As a photography hobbyist, she spends hours getting the perfect shot.

作为一名摄影**业余爱好者**，她花很多时间拍摄完美照片。

You can always spot a tech hobbyist by their collection of gadgets.

你总能通过小工具的收藏认出技术**业余爱好者**。

I wouldn’t call myself an artist—just a painting hobbyist.

我不敢称自己是艺术家，只是个绘画**业余爱好者**。