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沉迷
chénmí
Description
沉迷的意思是一个人太喜欢做某件事，没办法停下来。
The meaning of 沉迷 is when a person likes doing something so much that they can't stop.
我们常说沉迷游戏、沉迷手机，这些一般是不好的事情。
We often say 沉迷游戏 (addicted to games) or 沉迷手机 (addicted to phones), which are usually bad things.
Meanings
沉迷chénmí
to be addicted to; to indulge in
他沉迷电子游戏，忘了写作业。
He was so absorbed in video games that he forgot to do his homework.
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Notes
- Etymology
沉 (to sink) + 迷 (to be lost/obsessed), literally 'sink into obsession'.
- Nuance
usually negative, implying losing oneself in something harmful like games or gambling.
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