痴迷 (chī mí) — Chinese Word

verb / adjective HSK 5

chī mí

to be infatuated with · to be obsessed with · to be fascinated by

Meaning

痴迷 describes a state of being completely absorbed or infatuated with something or someone, often to an excessive degree. It implies a deep fascination that can border on obsession, where rational judgment may be clouded by intense interest or passion.

Usage

Commonly used to describe someone who is extremely devoted to a hobby, interest, celebrity, or person. Can carry slightly negative connotations of being overly obsessed or losing perspective, though it's also used neutrally to describe passionate enthusiasm. Often appears in the structure 对...痴迷 (duì...chī mí, 'to be obsessed with...').

Examples

01
他从小就对音乐痴迷，每天练习钢琴好几个小时。
Tā cóng xiǎo jiù duì yīn yuè chī mí, měi tiān liàn xí gāng qín hǎo jǐ gè xiǎo shí.
He has been obsessed with music since childhood, practicing piano for several hours every day.
02
很多年轻人痴迷于网络游戏，影响了学习和工作。
Hěn duō nián qīng rén chī mí yú wǎng luò yóu xì, yǐng xiǎng le xué xí hé gōng zuò.
Many young people are addicted to online games, which affects their studies and work.

Characters

Common collocations

对...痴迷
duì... chī mí
to be obsessed with...
痴迷于
chī mí yú
to be infatuated with
痴迷者
chī mí zhě
fanatic, enthusiast

Antonyms

Origin

痴 originally means 'foolish' or 'idiotic' and contains the illness radical (疒), suggesting mental confusion. 迷 means 'to be lost' or 'confused'. Together they create a vivid image of being so fascinated that one loses clear judgment.