Meaning
着迷 means to be deeply attracted to or absorbed in something to the point of fascination or obsession. It describes a state where someone is so captivated by an activity, person, or subject that they are mentally consumed by it. The word combines 着 (to be affected by) and 迷 (to be confused/infatuated), literally suggesting being caught in a state of fascination.
Usage
Commonly used to describe being engrossed in hobbies, entertainment, studies, or romantic interests. The construction 对...着迷 (duì...zháo mí) meaning 'fascinated by...' is very common. It can have slightly negative connotations when implying excessive obsession, but is often neutral or positive when describing passionate interest.
Examples
- 01他对中国历史很着迷，每天都要看相关的书。, .He is fascinated by Chinese history and reads related books every day.
- 02这部电影太精彩了，孩子们看得都着迷了。, .This movie is so wonderful that the children are completely captivated watching it.
Characters
Common collocations
- 对...着迷...to be fascinated by...
- 让人着迷to fascinate people
- 深深着迷to be deeply fascinated
- 看得着迷to watch with fascination
Antonyms
Origin
The character 着 in this context means to be affected or caught by something, while 迷 originally meant to lose one's way or be confused, later extended to mean infatuation or fascination.