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“be fascinated by” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzháo mí

Example

我对这本书着迷了。wǒ duì zhè běn shū zháo mí le

I became fascinated by this book.

Illustration for 着迷 (be fascinated by)

How to say “be fascinated by” in Chinese

“Be fascinated by” in Chinese is 着迷 (zháo mí).

Attention settles so deeply on a target that moving away from it becomes difficult.

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

Example sentences with 着迷

他对古典音乐着迷。tā duì gú diǎn yīn yuè zháo mí

He is engrossed in classical music.

Tips for using 着迷

  • The word describes more than a passing preference, so it fits sustained involvement in a book, hobby, subject, or person rather than a brief positive reaction.

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