jap6 san4入神
Jyutpingjap6 san4
Yaleyahp sàhn
Definition
Enthralled, spellbound, or deeply absorbed and focused.
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How it's used
Focuses on the state of being completely absorbed in an activity, often to the point of losing awareness of surroundings. It is frequently used with the particle 咁 or the degree adverb 好 to emphasize the depth of concentration. Unlike formal terms for concentration, this carries a sense of being mentally transported or captivated by the task at hand.
Examples
He is so enthralled by the movie.
Related words
Common phrases
listening with rapt attention
watching with rapt attention
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 專心, which implies a conscious effort to focus. 入神 describes a state of being naturally drawn into something, almost as if under a spell, rather than a deliberate choice to pay attention.
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Grammar guides
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