ham mê
Definition
- Verb:
- To be passionately fond of, to be addicted to: "ham mê" describes a state of intense liking or enthusiasm for something, often to the point of obsession or addiction. It implies a deep, consuming passion.
Usage
- "Ham mê" is used to express a very strong, sometimes uncontrollable, interest or love for an activity, subject, or object.
- It can have a neutral or positive connotation (e.g., passion for art) but often carries a negative connotation when referring to vices (e.g., addiction to gambling).
- Common structure: Ham mê + [Noun/ Noun Phrase].
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy ham mê âm nhạc từ nhỏ. (He has been passionately fond of music since childhood.)
- Cô ấy ham mê đọc sách. (She is addicted to reading books.)
- Ham mê cờ bạc có thể phá hủy cuộc sống. (Being addicted to gambling can destroy a life.)
Advanced Usage
"Ham mê quá mức": to be excessively fond of, to be overindulgent in.
- Ham mê quá mức trò chơi điện tử ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe. (Being overly addicted to video games affects one's health.)
"Sự ham mê" (Noun form): passion, addiction.
- Sự ham mê của anh ấy dành cho hội họa thật đáng ngưỡng mộ. (His passion for painting is truly admirable.)
Variants and Related Words
Say mê (verb): to be infatuated with, to be engrossed in. Often used interchangeably with "ham mê," but "say mê" can sometimes sound more poetic or intense.
- Cô ấy say mê nghiên cứu khoa học. (She is engrossed in scientific research.)
Nghiện (verb): to be addicted to. This word has a stronger negative connotation, primarily used for substance or behavioral addictions.
- Anh ta nghiện thuốc lá. (He is addicted to cigarettes.)
Synonyms
- Ưa thích: to like, to be fond of (less intense than "ham mê").
- Yêu thích: to love, to enjoy (strong liking, but not necessarily obsessive).
- Đam mê: to be passionate about (very similar in meaning and intensity to "ham mê").
Related Idioms
"Ham mê tửu sắc": to be addicted to wine and women; to be debauched.
- Con đường sa đọa bắt đầu từ ham mê tửu sắc. (The path to depravity begins with debauchery.)
"Ham mê đèn sách": to be passionately devoted to studying (literally: addicted to the lamp and books).
- Thời sinh viên, cậu ấy nổi tiếng ham mê đèn sách. (During his student years, he was famous for being devoted to his studies.)
adj
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to be passionately fond of
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