醉心 (zuì xīn) — to be deeply absorbed in; to be devoted to

Definition

醉心 (zuìxīn) means being mentally 'drunk' on something — deeply absorbed and passionate about an intellectual or creative pursuit. Takes 于 to introduce the object (醉心于研究).

verb
to be deeply absorbed into be devoted to

Examples

  • 醉心
    Tā zuì xīn yú yán jiū gǔ dài wén huà.
    He is deeply absorbed in studying ancient culture.
  • 醉心
    Zhè wèi kē xué jiā yì shēng zuì xīn yú huà xué shí yàn.
    This scientist spent his whole life devoted to chemical experiments.
  • 醉心
    Tā zuì xīn yú tán gāng qín, měi tiān liàn xí hǎo jǐ gè xiǎo shí.
    She is devoted to playing the piano, practicing several hours every day.

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