The Chinese word **嗜好** (shìhào) is a compound term formed by combining two semantically related characters: **嗜** (shì), which means "addiction" or "a compulsive fondness for," and **好** (hào), which means "liking" or "preference." Together, they create a noun that signifies a strong, habitual inclination or hobby, often with a slight connotation of over-indulgence or a deep-seated habit beyond a simple interest. This formation follows the common Chinese lexical pattern where two near-synonymous morphemes are paired to reinforce and specify a nuanced meaning—in this case, emphasizing a persistent and sometimes intense personal preference.