Definition
爱好 (àihào) as a verb means 'to like, to be fond of' but is more formal and less common in everyday speech than 喜欢 (xǐhuan). As a noun, it means 'hobby' — a regular activity you enjoy — while 兴趣 (xìngqù) is more about 'interest' as a feeling or curiosity.
verb
to liketo be fond of
noun
hobbyinterest
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 爱好。Wǒ ài hào yùndòng.I like sports.
- 爱好？Nǐ de ài hào shì shénme?What's your hobby?
- 爱好。Tā de ài hào shì kàn shū.His hobby is reading books.
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