Definition
沉迷 (chén mí) means to be deeply absorbed in something to a harmful or excessive degree, often with a tone of warning or regret. It is stronger and more negative than 着迷 (zháo mí 'fascination') and 陶醉 (táo zuì 'reveling'), and broader than 上瘾 (shàng yǐn), which specifically implies addiction or dependence. It is commonly used with 于 (yú) and in contexts like gaming, social media, or other problematic habits.
verb
to be deeply absorbed into be addicted to (often with a warning or regretful tone)
Examples
- 沉迷，。Tā zhěngtiān chén mí zài yóuxì lǐmiàn, zuòyè dōu bú zuò.He is addicted to games all day and doesn't even do his homework.
- 沉迷，。Tā chén mí zài kēxué yánjiū zhōng, chángcháng wàngjì chīfàn.She is so absorbed in scientific research that she often forgets to eat.
- 沉迷。Hěn duō niánqīng rén chén mí yú duǎnshìpín yìngyòng.Many young people are addicted to short-video apps.
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