迷恋

míliàn

to be infatuated with

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 迷恋 (míliàn) describes a strong emotional attachment or obsession, often related to love or infatuation. It implies a deep fascination or attraction that can sometimes be overwhelming or hard to control.

Common Contexts

迷恋 is frequently used to express romantic infatuation, such as being enamored with a person. It can also describe an intense fascination with objects, activities, or media, like movies or games.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 迷恋 (míliàn mǒu rén): to be infatuated with someone, often romantic.
  • 迷恋 (míliàn mǒu wù): to be obsessed with something, like a hobby or interest.
  • 迷恋无法 (míliàn dé wúfǎ zìbá): so obsessed that one cannot extricate oneself.

Register and Tone

This word is neutral but often carries a slightly emotional or intense tone. It is suitable for both spoken and written Chinese, especially in descriptive or narrative contexts.

Common Confusions

Avoid confusing 迷恋 with 喜欢 (xǐhuān, to like) or (ài, to love). 迷恋 suggests a stronger, sometimes excessive attachment, often with a sense of being captivated or obsessed.

Example Sentences

他对这部电影迷恋得无法自拔。

Tā duì zhè bù diànyǐng míliàn dé wúfǎ zìbá.

He is so obsessed with this movie that he can't pull himself away.

她迷恋上了那个新来的同事。

Tā míliàn shàngle nàgè xīn lái de tóngshì.

She has become infatuated with the new colleague.

很多人迷恋网络游戏,花费大量时间。

Hěn duō rén míliàn wǎngluò yóuxì, huāfèi dàliàng shíjiān.

Many people are addicted to online games and spend a lot of time on them.