English–Chinese
“immerse oneself” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchén jìn
Example
他沉浸在工作中，忘了时间。tā chén jìn zài gōng zuò zhōng wàng le shí jiān
He immersed himself in his work and lost track of time.
How to say “immerse oneself” in Chinese
“Immerse oneself” in Chinese is 沉浸 (chén jìn).
A person becomes wrapped in a present experience, with awareness turned away from everything else.
Example sentences with 沉浸
她沉浸于音乐中，闭上眼睛感受旋律。tā chén jìn yú yīn yuè zhōng bì shàng yǎn jīng gǎn shòu xuán lǜ
She immersed herself in music, closed her eyes, and felt the melody.
Tips for using 沉浸
- English speakers may hear "absorb" as taking in information, but this Chinese word can also describe being surrounded by an atmosphere or activity.