zeoi3 sam1醉心
Jyutpingzeoi3 sam1
Yalejeui sām
Definition
To be deeply infatuated with, fully engrossed in, or to thoroughly enjoy an activity or subject.
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How it's used
Focuses on a deep, almost obsessive passion for a specific hobby, craft, or field of study. It carries a slightly more formal or literary weight than just saying 鍾意, often implying that the person spends a significant amount of time or mental energy on the subject. It is frequently used to describe someone who has found a lifelong pursuit or a serious artistic calling.
Examples
He is deeply immersed in astronomy research and watches the stars all the time.
Are you really into this kind of classical music?
Related words
Common phrases
immersed in the arts
deeply engaged in research
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being drunk, which is 醉. While the character 醉 is used, the meaning here is metaphorical and strictly relates to intense interest or dedication, not alcohol consumption.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
