好感 hǎogǎn good opinion
good opinion; favorable impression
How to remember 好感: 好 good + 感 feel = good opinion.
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How it is used
- A favorable impression / warm feeling toward someone: 对他有好感 (duì tā yǒu hǎogǎn) to have a soft spot for him, 增加好感 (to boost likability).
- Often the early, mild fondness before romance; also for brands and first impressions.
- Pairs with 有/产生/增加; opposite is 反感 (fǎngǎn, aversion) - 引起反感 (yǐnqǐ fǎngǎn) put people off.