爱好 (ài hào) — (verb) to like, to be fond of; (noun) hobby, interest
Definition
爱好 works as both a verb ('to like, be fond of') and a noun ('hobby, interest'). As a verb it sounds slightly more committed than 喜欢; as a noun it's the everyday word for 'hobby,' unlike 兴趣 which leans toward 'interest/curiosity.'
verb
to liketo be fond of
noun
hobbyinterest
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 爱好。Wǒ ài hào yùn dòng.I like sports.
- 爱好？Nǐ de ài hào shì shén me?What's your hobby?
- 爱好。Tā de ài hào shì kàn shū.His hobby is reading books.
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