Definition
痴 is a stative verb (s.v.) describing a state of being foolish, idiotic, or dazed, but also extreme devotion or obsession with something (often in compounds). Its meanings range from silly (傻) to fanatical (痴迷), and it can carry either a negative (stupid) or neutral-to-positive (deeply devoted) tone depending on context.
s.v.
(s.v.) foolishidiotic(s.v.) crazy aboutobsessively devoted to
Examples
- ，。Tā kàn qǐlái chīchī de, bù zhīdào zài xiǎng shénme.He looks dazed — I don't know what he's thinking about.
- ，。Tā duì zúqiú hěn chīmí, měi chǎng bǐsài dōu kàn.He's crazy about soccer — he watches every match.
- ，。Tā chī mí yú gǔdiǎn yīnyuè, shōucáng le hěn duō chàngpiàn.He's obsessed with classical music and has collected a lot of records.
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