rú如likechī痴infatuatedrú如likezuì醉drunk
As if drunk and stupefied; lost in rapture; completely absorbed.
Literal meaning
like (如) — infatuated (痴) — like (如) — drunk (醉)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing being completely engrossed or captivated.
Examples
Tā tīng yīnyuè tīng de rúchī-rúzuì.他听音乐听得如痴如醉。
He was completely absorbed in listening to the music.
Tā kàn zhè bù diànyǐng kàn de rúchī-rúzuì.她看这部电影看得如痴如醉。
She was completely engrossed in watching this movie.
Usage & nuances
Describes being completely captivated or absorbed by something.
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