Definition

1. Verb:
   • To be sunk in, to be immersed in, to be engrossed in: "chìm đắm" describes a state of being deeply absorbed, submerged, or lost in something, often an emotion, activity, or state of being. It implies a complete and sometimes overwhelming involvement.
   • To wallow in: This meaning carries a negative connotation, suggesting indulging or remaining stuck in a negative state, such as vice or sorrow.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy chìm đắm trong những kỷ niệm đẹp. (He is immersed in beautiful memories.)
  • Cô ấy chìm đắm trong công việc đến quên cả thời gian. (She is so engrossed in her work that she forgets the time.)
  • Không nên chìm đắm trong quá khứ. (One should not wallow in the past.)

Advanced Usage

• "chìm đắm trong...": This is the standard construction, meaning "to be sunk/immersed/wallow in...".
  • chìm đắm trong hạnh phúc (to be immersed in happiness)
  • chìm đắm trong nỗi buồn (to be sunk in sorrow)
  • chìm đắm trong những suy nghĩ tiêu cực (to be lost in negative thoughts)

Variants and Related Words

• Chìm (verb): to sink, to submerge.
  • Con tàu chìm xuống đáy biển. (The ship sank to the bottom of the sea.)
• Đắm (verb): to sink, to be drowned (often used figuratively).
  • đắm say (to be passionately engrossed/infatuated)
• Đắm chìm (verb): This is a less common variant with the same meaning as "chìm đắm".
  • đắm chìm trong âm nhạc (to be lost in music)

Synonyms

• Đam mê (verb): to be passionate about, to be addicted to. (Focuses more on strong passion/interest.)
• Mải mê (verb/adjective): to be absorbed in, to be engrossed in. (Focuses on being deeply occupied.)
• Sa đà (verb): to indulge excessively, to get carried away (into something negative).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As a single verb, "chìm đắm" itself is typically used with "trong" (in). - Chìm đắm vào: Similar to "chìm đắm trong", meaning to sink/plunge into. - Anh ta chìm đắm vào thế giới ảo. (He plunges into the virtual world.)

Related Idioms

• Chìm nổi (verb phrase): to experience ups and downs, vicissitudes of life. (This is a separate idiom combining "chìm" (sink) and "nổi" (float).)
  • Cuộc đời có lúc chìm lúc nổi. (Life has its ups and downs.)

1. To be sunk in
   • chìm đắm trong vòng trụy lạc
     to be sunk in debauchery, to wallow in debauchery