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沉迷

chén mí
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Related words

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迷恋
mí liàn

to be infatuated with

迷恋强调热爱，沉迷更强调专注和上瘾
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
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

Synonyms

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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

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
chén

to submerge

迷
mí

to bewilder