爱好

ài hǎo/
ài hào
HSK 1Verb (动)Noun (名)

Basic Meaning

v
Commonly used with activities, subjects, or fields (e.g., 爱好音乐, 爱好运动). Can be followed directly by a noun or verb-object phrase (e.g., 爱好踢足球).
to like; to be fond of; to have a strong interest in
对某种事物具有浓厚的兴趣;喜爱。
Words:
体育爱好爱好踢足球学习爱好
Synonyms:
喜爱喜好喜欢
Antonyms:
厌恶讨厌憎恶厌弃厌烦憎恨
Sentences:
  1. ()(cóng)(xiǎo)(jiù)(ài)(hào)()()(qiú)
    He has liked playing football since he was a child.
  2. ()(jiě)(jie)(ài)(hào)(xué)()(xīn)()(yán)
    My older sister enjoys learning new languages.
n
Often paired with adjectives like 广泛 (wide) or 主要 (main). It refers to the interest itself, not the action.
interest; hobby; passion
由于喜欢某事物而产生的浓厚兴趣。
Words:
爱好广泛业余爱好
Synonyms:
嗜好癖好喜好
Sentences:
  1. ()(de)()()(ài)(hào)(shì)(shè)(yǐng)
    My hobby is photography.
  2. ()(yǒu)(hěn)(duō)(ài)(hào)()()()(shū)()(yóu)(yǒng)
    He has many hobbies, such as reading and swimming.

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