Chinese word

如醉如痴

Pronunciation

Pinyinrú zuì rú chī

Meaning

  • idiombe entranced

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 对音乐如醉如痴duì yīn yuè rú zuì rú chī

    be entranced by music

  • 听得如醉如痴tīng de rú zuì rú chī

    be entranced while listening

Similar words

陶醉táo zuì: Be filled with happiness while enjoying beautiful scenery, music, or art.
沉醉chén zuì: Be carried away by something so deeply that reality is forgotten.
着迷zháo mí: Be captivated by something and pay little attention to anything else.
痴迷chī mí: Be intensely fascinated by something in a way that clouds judgment.

Definition in Chinese

形容被某人或某事强烈吸引，心中如醉如痴，忘我地沉浸在欣赏或迷恋之中。xíng róng bèi mǒu rén huò mǒu shì qiáng liè xī yǐn xīn zhōng rú zuì rú chī wàng wǒ dì chén jìn zài xīn shǎng huò mí liàn zhī zhōng

Word origin

The idiom repeats 如 (rú, "as if") around 醉 (zuì, "drunk") and 痴 (chī, "infatuated"), creating a vivid picture of fascination so strong that a person seems drunk and infatuated.

Usage tips

  • 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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