上瘾

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Meaning and Usage

"上瘾" means to become addicted or develop a strong dependence on something, often a habit or substance. It implies difficulty in stopping the behavior or usage.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used with activities like gaming, smoking, social media, or watching TV shows. The phrase often appears with verbs like "...上瘾" (be addicted to...) or simply "上瘾" as a predicate.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using "上瘾" usually carries a negative connotation, highlighting a problematic or uncontrollable habit. It is more specific than general words for habit and emphasizes the compulsive nature.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "上瘾" with "习惯" (habit) which can be neutral or positive. "上瘾" always suggests addiction or dependence, often with difficulty quitting.

Example Sentences

He is addicted to mobile games and plays for a long time almost every day.

Many people get addicted to social media and find it hard to stop.

He is addicted to smoking and finds it hard to quit.

She is addicted to watching TV dramas and watches for several hours at a

The word '上瘾' is usually used to describe dependence on a habit or