Meaning:

    “恶” means “bad, evil,” and “趣味” means “hobby, interest.” Therefore, this term means “a bad hobby.” Originating from Japanese anime, this term is often used by a person to refer to his or her own hobby that is “inappropriate” given the social status and identity of that person. For example, if a successful lawyer indulges in computer games, he or she may call it their “bad hobby.” Sometimes it also alludes to homosexual tendencies. But increasingly, people use the term jokingly to comment on other people’s funny naive behavior.

    Example:

    A: 你在干什么呢？

    Nǐ zài gàn shénme ne?

    What are you doing?

    B: 我给猫咪喂胡萝卜，看她愿不愿意吃。

    Wǒ gěi māomī wèi húluóbu, kàn tā yuàn bù yuànyì chī。

    I’m trying to feed carrots to my cat. I’m curious whether she’s willing to eat them.

    A: 你也太恶趣味了！

    Nǐ yě tài èqùwèi le!

    Oh, grow up!