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취향

chwihyang

taste / preference / personal style

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What it means

취향 refers to personal taste or preference — what you're drawn to aesthetically or personally. 취향이다 = it's (my) taste. Very common in Korean when discussing what you like.

Nuance & when to use

취향 저격 = hitting someone's taste (a viral Korean phrase meaning something perfectly matches your preferences). 네 취향이야 = It's your type/style. 취향이 같다 = to have the same taste. Popular in K-pop fan culture: "내 취향 저격이에요" = This hits my taste perfectly.

⚠ Common mistake

취향 ≠ 좋아함 (liking). 취향 implies a deeper aesthetic or personal style preference, not just casual liking.

Example sentences

이게 제 취향이에요. Ige je chwihyang-ieyo. This is my taste/style.
취향이 달라요. Chwihyang-i dalayo. Our tastes are different.
완전 취향 저격이에요! Wanjeon chwihyang jeokgyeogieyo! This perfectly hits my taste!

See also

스타일 좋아하다 취향 저격
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FAQ

When is this used?

취향 저격 = hitting someone's taste (a viral Korean phrase meaning something perfectly matches your preferences). 네 취향이야 = It's your type/style. 취향이 같다 = to have the same taste. Popular in K-pop fan culture: "내 취향 저격이에요" = This hits my taste perfectly.

What's a common mistake?

취향 ≠ 좋아함 (liking). 취향 implies a deeper aesthetic or personal style preference, not just casual liking.

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