The Chinese word 好感 (hǎogǎn) is a compound noun formed by combining the adjective 好 (hǎo), meaning "good" or "well", with the noun 感 (gǎn), meaning "feeling" or "sentiment". This follows a common grammatical structure in Mandarin where a descriptive element modifies a core concept, creating a new meaning. Literally translating to "good feeling", the term semantically extends to denote a favorable impression, fondness, or liking (e.g., for a person, place, or thing), where the first character defines the positive quality of the feeling indicated by the second.