Definition
沉醉 literally means 'to become heavily drunk' from alcohol, but in modern use it's far more common in the figurative sense of 'to be completely captivated or intoxicated by something beautiful, pleasant, or moving' — like a stunning view, a piece of music, or a romantic moment. The figurative meaning is almost always positive and carries a sense of deep, emotional absorption.
v.
to get drunk (on alcohol)to be deeply intoxicated by (beauty, music, atmosphere, etc.)to be completely absorbed in (a pleasant experience)
Examples
- 沉醉。Tā hē le jǐ bēi jiǔ biàn chén zuì le.He got drunk after drinking a few glasses of wine.
- ，沉醉。Zhàn zài shāndǐng, tā chén zuì zài zhuànglì de jǐngsè zhōng.Standing on the mountaintop, she was intoxicated by the magnificent scenery.
- 沉醉。Guānzhòng chén zuì zài měimiào de yīnyuè lǐ.The audience was captivated by the wonderful music.
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