Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '취향' refers to a person's taste, preference, or liking, especially in contexts like food, fashion, movies, or hobbies. It expresses subjective preference rather than objective quality.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '취향' when people talk about their favorite styles, foods, or entertainment. For example, "내 취향이 아니야" means "It's not my taste."
Collocations and Patterns
- 취향이 다르다: to have different tastes
- 내 취향이다: to be to one's taste
- 취향에 맞다: to suit one's taste
These phrases are useful to express agreement or difference in preferences.
Register and Politeness
'취향' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is common in everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '취향' with '기호' (preference or liking), but '취향' often implies a more personal or aesthetic taste, while '기호' can be broader, including choices or preferences in general.