tê mê
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Dead to the world; in a state of stupor: Describes a state of being so deeply absorbed, stunned, or overwhelmed by a sensation (like pleasure, shock, or intoxication) that one is nearly insensible or oblivious to everything else.
- Enraptured; ecstatic: Refers to being in a trance-like state of intense delight or fascination.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy ngủ tê mê sau chuyến đi dài. (He was dead to the world after the long journey.)
- Cô ấy tê mê trong điệu nhạc. (She was enraptured by the music.)
- Họ cảm thấy tê mê trong hạnh phúc. (They were ecstatic with happiness.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often describes a passive state caused by an external force or strong emotion, leading to a loss of full awareness or sensation.
Variants and Related Words
- Mê mẩn (adj): fascinated, infatuated; often used similarly but can imply a more active captivation.
- Cậu bé mê mẩn trò chơi điện tử. (The boy is fascinated by video games.)
Synonyms
- Enthralled: Captivated and charmed.
- Stupefied: Made unable to think or feel properly.
- Ecstatic: Overwhelmingly happy.
- Comatose: In a deep unconscious state; used figuratively.
Related Idioms
- While "tê mê" itself is often used directly, it contributes to the imagery in descriptive phrases about overwhelming states.
- Say tê mê: To be utterly intoxicated (by alcohol, love, or beauty).
- Chàng trai say tê mê trước vẻ đẹp của nàng. (The young man was utterly intoxicated by her beauty.)