심취하다
To be deeply fascinated by or absorbed in a certain field, art, or person. It implies a state of being completely captivated.
Examples
3 of 5요즘 재즈 음악에 심취해 있어요.
I'm deeply into jazz music these days.
그 화가는 자연의 아름다움에 심취하여 평생 산을 그렸다.
The painter was so captivated by the beauty of nature that he painted mountains his whole life.
너 진짜 그 아이돌한테 심취했구나?
You are really obsessed with that idol, aren't you?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think 'Sim' (Deep) + 'Chwi' (Drunk) -> Drunk with deep interest.
Quick Quiz
그는 프랑스 요리의 오묘한 맛에 ( ) 요리사가 되기로 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 심취하여
Examples
요즘 재즈 음악에 심취해 있어요.
everydayI'm deeply into jazz music these days.
그 화가는 자연의 아름다움에 심취하여 평생 산을 그렸다.
formalThe painter was so captivated by the beauty of nature that he painted mountains his whole life.
너 진짜 그 아이돌한테 심취했구나?
informalYou are really obsessed with that idol, aren't you?
연구자는 자신의 이론에 너무 심취하여 객관성을 잃어서는 안 된다.
academicA researcher should not lose objectivity by being too absorbed in their own theory.
새로운 기술 트렌드에 심취한 젊은 창업가들이 늘고 있다.
businessThere is an increasing number of young entrepreneurs fascinated by new technology trends.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
자기 심취
self-absorption/narcissism
심취해 있다
to be in a state of fascination
무아지경에 심취하다
to be absorbed in a trance-like state
Often Confused With
몰두하다 emphasizes hard work/focus on a task, while 심취하다 emphasizes emotional fascination/admiration.
Usage Notes
Often used for intellectual or artistic pursuits.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for negative things like 'absorbed in crime'. It usually has a neutral or positive nuance.
Memory Tip
Think 'Sim' (Deep) + 'Chwi' (Drunk) -> Drunk with deep interest.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 心醉 (heart + drunk).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 프랑스 요리의 오묘한 맛에 ( ) 요리사가 되기로 했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 심취하여
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