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“be entranced” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrú zuì rú chī

Example

听他的歌声,我如醉如痴。tīng tā de gē shēng wǒ rú zuì rú chī

When I hear him sing, I am entranced.

Illustration for 如醉如痴 (be entranced)

How to say “be entranced” in Chinese

“Be entranced” in Chinese is 如醉如痴 (rú zuì rú chī).

An intense attraction leaves someone floating in pleasure and unable to pull away from what fascinates them.

Full entry for 如醉如痴: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 如醉如痴

看她弹琴,我也如醉如痴。kàn tā tán qín wǒ yě rú zuì rú chī

Watching her play the piano, I was entranced too.

Tips for using 如醉如痴

  • In everyday conversation, this idiom can sound polished or literary, so it is especially natural in storytelling, reviews, and comments on performances.

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