Definition
如痴如醉 (rú chī-rú zuì) is a chengyu meaning 'like a fool, like a drunkard' — it vividly describes being so absorbed or captivated that you lose yourself in the moment. It often follows the pattern 'V得如痴如醉' and is used for intense enjoyment of music, art, stories, or performances.
phrase
to be completely captivatedmesmerizedenraptured
Examples
- 如痴如醉。Tā tīng nà shǒu gāngqín qǔ tīng de rú chī-rú zuì.He listened to that piano piece, completely mesmerized.
- 如痴如醉。Guānzhòng bèi tā de móshù biǎoyǎn mí de rú chī-rú zuì.The audience was captivated by his magic show.
- 如痴如醉，。Tā dú zhè běn xiǎoshuō dú de rú chī-rú zuì, lián fàn dōu wàng le chī.She was so absorbed in reading this novel that she even forgot to eat.
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