English–Chinese

“fixated” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhí zhuó

Example

她对细节很执着。tā duì xì jié hěn zhí zhuó

She is very fixated on details.

Illustration for 执着 (fixated)

How to say “fixated” in Chinese

“Fixated” in Chinese is 执着 (zhí zhuó).

Attention stays tied to one target instead of letting it go, even when the target keeps occupying thought and effort.

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

Example sentences with 执着

他对结果很执着,但有时忽略了过程的重要性。tā duì jié guǒ hěn zhí zhuó dàn yǒu shí hū lüè le guò chéng de zhòng yào xìng

He is fixated on results, but sometimes overlooks the importance of the process.

Tips for using 执着

  • English learners often hear a negative tone in this word, but Chinese speakers also use it for admirable dedication; the surrounding context supplies the judgment.

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