喜好 xǐhào to like
to like; fond of; to prefer; to love; one's tastes; preference
How to remember 喜好: 喜 happy + 好 good = to like.
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How it is used
- To be fond of / one's preference - 个人喜好 (gèrén xǐhào) personal taste; 喜好安静 (xǐhào ānjìng) prefer quiet.
- Works as both verb and noun; a touch more formal than 爱好 (àihào, hobby/like), and leans toward preferences and tastes rather than pastimes.