Korean Conversation · Level 112
15 words
Korean word
취향
Pronunciation
Romanizationchwihyang
Meaning
- nountaste
Example
그 가방은 내 취향에 맞아.keu ka bang eun nae chwi hyang e ma ja
That bag suits my taste.
More examples
그 영화는 내 취향에 맞지 않았어.keu yeong hwa neun nae chwi hyang e mat jji a na sseo
That movie did not suit my taste.
Core concept
An inner compass for the kinds of things a person naturally finds appealing.
Common phrases
취향에 맞다chwi hyang e mat tta
suit one's taste
취향을 존중하다chwi hyang eul chon jung ha da
respect one's taste
취향이 다르다chwi hyang i ta reu da
have different tastes
Similar words
선호seonho: A tendency to favor one choice or person when making a selection.
기호kiho: The kind or degree of liking that shapes someone's choices and enjoyment.
스타일seutail: A recognizable way of expressing taste through appearance, behavior, speech, music, or design.
Definition in Korean
어떤 대상이나 방식에 대해 개인적으로 좋아하거나 선호하는 성향eo tteon tae sang i na pang si ge tae hae kae in jeo geu ro cho a ha geo na seon ho ha neun seong hyang
Word origin
Its Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of interest or inclination and direction, creating the image of preferences pointing one way.
Usage tips
- This word covers preferences in clothing, food, music, design, and everyday styles, so it is broader than a word for fashion alone.
Related words
- 취향저격chwihyangjeogyeoka perfect match for one's tastenoun
- 개취kaechwipersonal preferencenoun