沉迷

chén mí

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to be engrossed
2. to be absorbed with
3. to lose oneself in
4. to be addicted to

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 迷恋 mí liàn 迷恋 mí liàn to be infatuated with 迷恋强调热爱，沉迷更强调专注和上瘾: to be infatuated with
• 上瘾 shàng yǐn 上瘾 shàng yǐn to get into a habit 上瘾多用于生理或心理成瘾，如游戏、毒品: to get into a habit
• 专注 zhuān zhù 专注 zhuān zhù to focus; to concentrate; to give one's full attention 专注是中性词，表示注意力集中，没有沉迷的沉溺意味: to focus; to concentrate; to give one's full attention

Synonyms

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• 沉溺 chén nì 沉溺 chén nì to indulge in 两者都指陷入某种状态难以自拔，沉迷更中性，沉溺常带贬义: to indulge in

Usage notes

Collocations

沉迷于 is a fixed collocation meaning "to be addicted to" and must be followed by a noun or noun phrase.

Common mistakes

Not to be confused with 沉醉, which means "to be intoxicated" or "deeply absorbed" in a positive sense, often with alcohol or art.

Example Sentences

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他 沉迷 于电子游戏。

He is addicted to video games.

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Child Words of 沉迷

• 沉 沉 chén: to submerge
• 迷 迷 mí: to bewilder