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“be captivated” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintáo zuì

Example

我看到那幅画，陶醉了。wǒ kàn dào nà fú huà táo zuì le

When I saw that painting, I was captivated.

Illustration for 陶醉 (be captivated)

How to say “be captivated” in Chinese

“Be captivated” in Chinese is 陶醉 (táo zuì).

Pleasure surrounds a person until attention rests fully inside the experience.

Full entry for 陶醉: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 陶醉

在品酒会上，他陶醉于美酒。zài pín jiǔ huì shàng tā táo zuì yú méi jiǔ

At the wine-tasting event, he was captivated by the fine wine.

Tips for using 陶醉

  • This word suits art, music, scenery, and other rich experiences more naturally than a brief glance or a casual positive opinion.

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