嗜 (shì) - to have a strong liking for & to be addicted to

嗜Tone 4

shì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

嗜 · shì

to have a strong liking for;

to be addicted to;

a craving or hobby.

to have a strong liking forto be addicted toa craving or hobby.

Usage highlights

AddictionAddicted to alcoholSweet toothAddicted to gamblingHobbyCraving for the unusual

Synonyms

  • 好— to like; to be fond of
  • 爱— to love
  • 迷— to be fascinated by; fan

Antonyms

  • 厌— to detest; to be tired of
  • 恶— to dislike; to hate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a sweet tooth (嗜甜).
  • She is addicted to reading (嗜书如命).
  • He has a hobby of collecting stamps (嗜好集邮).
  • An addiction to alcohol (嗜酒).

Collocations

  • Addiction(嗜好)
  • Addicted to alcohol(嗜酒)
  • Sweet tooth(嗜甜)
  • Addicted to gambling(嗜赌)
  • Hobby(嗜癖)
  • Craving for the unusual(嗜奇)

Idioms

  • To be addicted to something as if one's life depends on it(嗜之如命)
  • To have a craving for the unusual(嗜痂之癖)
  • To be fond of learning and never tired of it(嗜学不倦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, '嗜' can describe pathological cravings linked to bodily imbalances.
  • Historically used in a slightly negative or obsessive context, though modern usage for 'hobby' is more neutral.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing strong personal inclinations or vices.

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