"Deeply Attached" means pouring profound and focused affection into a person or thing, moving forward with unwavering determination and remaining constant throughout. It originates from the allusion in Liu Yiqing's A New Account of Tales of the World: The Free and Unrestrained, from the Liu-Song dynasty of the Southern Dynasties, where "Huan Ziye, whenever he heard a clear song, would cry out 'What can I do!'" Over time, it evolved to describe the depth of emotion. This idiom is typically used to depict persistent and profound devotion to love, friendship, ideals, or hobbies, carrying a strongly positive connotation and emphasizing the purity and endurance of emotion. In cultural context, it reflects the traditional Chinese admiration for "obsessive devotion" and "single-mindedness," echoing concepts such as "remaining faithful to the end" and "unwavering in one's resolve." It has a wide range of applications, referring both to the absolute infatuation between lovers and to a passion for art or career. In emotional coloring, it encompasses both tender lingering attachment and uncomplaining, unregretting sacrifice, often evoking an image of deep affection tinged with a touch of melancholy.
📝 Example
1. He is deeply devoted to classical music; even in hardship, he never gave up the violin.
2. She is deeply devoted to the children in this remote mountain area; after graduating from university, she resolutely chose to stay and teach.