hào

好色

Word · VerbTraditional好

to be fond of; have a liking for

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 2 examples
1.

verb

to like; to be fond of; to have a taste for

This reading is used as a verb meaning 'to like' and is the opposite of the common adjective 'hǎo' (好) meaning 'good'. It often introduces a hobby or strong preference.

Tā他
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
ài爱
hào好
dú读
shū书
 。

He has loved reading since he was a child.

Wǒ我
hào好
jìng静
 ,
tā他
hào好
dòng动
 。

I like quiet, while he likes activity.