嗜好
shìhào
hobby
他的嗜好是收集古董。
His hobby is collecting antiques.
general
A strong liking or preference for something, often an activity or interest pursued for pleasure.
她的嗜好是阅读历史书籍。
Her hobby is reading history books.
他对摄影有着强烈的嗜好。
He has a strong passion for photography.
The term can refer to both casual hobbies and more intense passions.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
While '嗜好' can be translated as 'hobby,' it often carries a stronger connotation of passion or even addiction, depending on context.
Word Origin
Derived from the characters 嗜 (to like) and 好 (to like), emphasizing a strong preference or passion.
Usage Notes
While often used to describe hobbies, it can also refer to more intense or even addictive preferences, such as 嗜好品 (addictive substances).
Word Breakdown
嗜
to like
root好
to like
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