爱不释手
他买了一本新书，爱不释手，整天都在看。
He bought a new book and can't bear to put it down, reading it all day.
To be so fond of something that one cannot bear to put it down or let go of it.
这款手机功能强大，用户爱不释手。
This smartphone is powerful, and users can't bear to put it down.
她买了件新衣服，爱不释手，天天穿。
She bought a new dress and can't bear to part with it, wearing it every day.
Often used to describe someone's strong attachment to an object, book, or device.
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Pro Tip
Usage Tip
This idiom is often used to describe someone's strong attachment to a new possession, such as a book, gadget, or piece of clothing.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
The idiom is not about physical hands but about emotional attachment. Do not use it to describe actual hands.
Word Origin
The idiom combines the words '爱' (love), '不' (not), '释' (let go), and '手' (hand), literally meaning 'love and cannot let go of the hand.' It metaphorically describes a strong attachment to something.
Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used to describe someone's deep affection for an object, often implying that they are constantly using or holding it.