沉迷 chénmí to be engrossed
to be engrossed; to be absorbed with; to lose oneself in; to be addicted to
How to remember 沉迷: 沉 to sink + 迷 bewitch = to be engrossed.
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How it is used
- 'To be addicted to, lose oneself in' - 沉迷游戏 (chénmí yóuxì) to be hooked on games.
- Negative: unhealthy absorption in something, unable to pull away.
- Contrast 沉浸 (immersed, often positive); 沉迷 implies harmful indulgence.
Example sentences
- 她沉迷于摇滚乐。 Tā chénmíyú yáogǔnyuè.She is absorbed in rock music.
- 他沉迷于语言学的研究。 Tā chénmíyú yǔyánxué de yánjiū.He is absorbed in the study of linguistics.