How to say "to immerse oneself in (one's work, studies etc)" in Chinese
埋首
mái shǒu
work · communication · beginner · neutral
When To Use It
"to immerse oneself in (one's work, studies etc)" maps to 埋首 (mái shǒu), a neutral work phrase for communication situations.
Use it when you need to keep a conversation moving despite a language gap, unclear wording, or missing context.
Practice it first exactly as written, then swap in your own people, places, or objects so it becomes part of your active speaking repertoire.
Tone And Delivery
The register is neutral, which makes it flexible: safe in most daily situations without sounding stiff or overly intimate.
Because this is marked beginner, you should aim to recognize it instantly and reuse it with your own names, nouns, locations, or numbers.
A good practice target is the example sentence 埋首 (mái shǒu). Once that feels natural, shorten your pause and try it at conversation speed.
Practice Ideas
This phrase becomes more useful when you learn it as part of a mini-sequence. After saying it, a natural next step could be 红客 (hóng kè).
A second nearby phrase to review is 排射 (pái shè), which helps you stay in the same topic instead of translating from scratch again.
- Read the example “to immerse oneself in (one's work” aloud, then replace one detail with your own information.
- Pair it with “"honker", Chinese hacker motivated by patriotism, using one's skills to protect domestic networks and work in national interest” next so your conversation does not stop after a single line.
- Match the phrase to your tone of voice: soft for polite requests, flatter and quicker for routine daily use.
- If you hear a slightly different version in the wild, compare the tone and context before treating it as interchangeable.
Examples
埋首
mái shǒu
to immerse oneself in (one's work
Related
- "honker", Chinese hacker motivated by patriotism, using one's skills to protect domestic networks and work in national interest — 红客 (hóng kè)
- a barrage of fire — 排射 (pái shè)
- a company of pilgrims — 香会 (xiāng huì)
- a fine work of art — 妙品 (miào pǐn)
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Phrase FAQ
How do you say "to immerse oneself in (one's work, studies etc)" in Chinese?
埋首 (mái shǒu).
When should I use this phrase?
Use it in communication situations where a neutral tone fits. Because it is tagged beginner, it is meant to be practical and reusable rather than literary or highly specialized.
Is pronunciation included?
Yes. Every phrase page includes pinyin with tone marks, plus example sentences so you can hear how the wording expands in real use.
What should I learn next after this phrase?
A useful follow-up is 红客 (hóng kè) — ""honker", Chinese hacker motivated by patriotism, using one's skills to protect domestic networks and work in national interest". Studying connected phrases in small clusters makes them easier to recall in conversation.