- to be strongly attached to
- to be dedicated
- to cling to
- (Buddhism) attachment
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to be strongly attached to
- to be dedicated
- to cling to
- (Buddhism) attachment
This meaning refers to having a strong emotional connection or commitment to someone or something, often indicating a deep investment in that relationship or object.
He is too attached to this relationship.
She clings to her dreams without letting go.
This meaning emphasizes a commitment to a cause, task, or goal, showing determination and effort in pursuing it.
He is very dedicated to his work and often works overtime.
She is dedicated to helping others and has become a volunteer.
This usage implies holding onto something tightly, whether physically or emotionally, often suggesting an inability to let go or move on.
He always clings to past mistakes.
She clings to this old piece of clothing and is unwilling to throw it away.
In a Buddhist context, this meaning refers to the concept of attachment as a source of suffering, highlighting the importance of overcoming such bonds to attain enlightenment.
Buddhism emphasizes overcoming attachment to achieve inner peace.
He learns to let go of attachment in his practice.
Generated collocations (experimental)
zhí zhuó执着zhuī qiú追求to pursue with dedicationbǎo chí保持zhí zhuó执着to maintain dedicationzhí zhuó执着Yú于xì jié细节to cling to detailszhí zhuó执着Yú于mù biāo目标to be dedicated to a goalzhí zhuó执着xīn lǐ心理attachment mentalityzhí zhuó执着de的xìn niàn信念a steadfast beliefzhí zhuó执着yú与yù wàng欲望attachment and desirezhí zhuó执着de地zhuī qiú追求to pursue relentlesslyzhí zhuó执着de的tài du态度a dedicated attitudezhí zhuó执着Yú于ài qíng爱情to cling to lovezhí zhuó执着de的mèng xiǎng梦想a dedicated dreamzhí zhuó执着Yú于shì yè事业to be dedicated to a career