zau2 fo2 jap6 mo1走火入魔

Jyutpingzau2 fo2 jap6 mo1

Yalejáu fó yahp mō

語句

Definition

To go off the deep end; to become obsessed, fanatical, or crazed, especially by a practice or hobby.

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How it's used

Originally referring to a dangerous state in martial arts or meditation where one loses control of their internal energy, the term now applies to any situation where someone becomes pathologically fixated on a hobby or goal. It carries a strong nuance of losing touch with reality or neglecting one's basic responsibilities due to this obsession. It is often used to tease friends who have taken a specific interest to an extreme level.

Examples

keoi5佢cam4沉mai4迷daa2打gei1機dou3到zau2走fo2火jap6入mo1魔gam3咁joeng2樣。

He is so obsessed with gaming that he has gone off the deep end.

nei5你tai2睇syu1書tai2睇dou3到zau2走fo2火jap6入mo1魔laa3喇me1咩？

Have you become completely obsessed with reading?

Common phrases

gaan2簡zik6直zau2走fo2火jap6入mo1魔

simply gone off the deep end

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe someone who is simply very enthusiastic or hardworking. It implies a negative, almost irrational loss of perspective that borders on madness.