Korean word

선호

Pronunciation

Romanizationseonho

Meaning

  • nounpreference

Example

사람마다 선호가 다르다.sa ram ma da seon ho ga ta reu da

People have different preferences.

Illustration for 선호 (preference)

More examples

젊은 층은 특정 브랜드에 대한 선호가 강하다.cheol meun cheung eun teuk jjeong peu raen deu e tae han seon ho ga kang ha da

Young people have a strong preference for certain brands.

Core concept

A tendency to choose one option or person over others because it is liked more.

Common phrases

  • 선호도seon ho do

    preference level

  • 선호가 갈리다seon ho ga kal li da

    divided preferences

Similar words

선호도seonhodo: A measure of how strongly a particular choice is favored.
취향chwihyang: An individual sense of what feels appealing in style, food, art, or activities.
기호kiho: A liking for particular foods, products, or other things selected for daily use.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것이나 사람을 다른 것보다 더 좋아하거나 선택하는 성향이나 상태.eo tteon keo si na sa ra meul ta reun keot ppo da teo cho a ha geo na seon tae ka neun seong hyang i na sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines the ideas of choosing and liking, giving it the sense of favoring one option over others.

Usage tips

  • It is useful when comparing choices such as products, foods, or plans because it shows which option people tend to favor.

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