be engrossed in; devoted to
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be engrossed in; to be devoted to; to be fond of
Often used with the preposition 于 (yú) to introduce the object of one's dedication. Carries a positive or neutral connotation of deep absorption in an activity or field.
Tā他
yī一
xiàng向
zuì醉
xīn心
yú于
shù数
xué学
de的
yán研
jiū究
。
He has always been devoted to the study of mathematics.
Tā她
zuì醉
xīn心
yú于
gǔ古
diǎn典
yīn音
yuè乐
，
cháng常
cháng常
yī一
tīng听
jiù就
shì是
jǐ几
gè个
xiǎo小
shí时
。
She is engrossed in classical music and often listens for hours at a time.
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Zhè这
wèi位
kē科
xué学
jiā家
zuì醉
xīn心
yú于
kē科
yán研
gōng工
zuò作
，
fèi废
qǐn寝
wàng忘
shí食
。
This scientist is so devoted to his research that he forgets to eat and sleep.
Nián年
qīng轻
rén人
bù不
yīng应
zuì醉
xīn心
yú于
míng名
lì利
，
ér而
yīng应
zhuī追
qiú求
zhēn真
lǐ理
。
Young people should not be obsessed with fame and fortune, but should pursue truth.