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酕 is informal and often used in colloquial speech rather than formal writing. Learners should be cautious about using it in professional contexts or with unfamiliar audiences. Common collocations include phrases like 酕得很 (very drunk) or 酕醉 (to be drunk).
Since 酕 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on understanding its usage in context rather than memorizing it. It's helpful to connect it to other words related to drinking, such as 酒 (jiǔ, alcohol) and 醉 (zuì, drunk).
Learners often confuse 酕 with 醉 (zuì), which is more commonly used. For example, saying '我酕' (wǒ máo) instead of '我醉' (wǒ zuì) might be understood but is not idiomatic.
Pronunciation of 酕
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Etymology of 酕
wine
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Case file: 酕
- 1The meaning half酉 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half毛 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywine
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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The character 酕 (máo) refers to a state of being very drunk or intoxicated. It is often used in informal contexts to describe someone who has consumed excessive amounts of alcohol, leading to a lack of control or coherence. This term can convey a sense of being carefree or excessively merry due to intoxication.
When to use 酕
酕 is informal and often used in colloquial speech rather than formal writing. Learners should be cautious about using it in professional contexts or with unfamiliar audiences. Common collocations include phrases like 酕得很 (very drunk) or 酕醉 (to be drunk).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 酕 with 醉 (zuì), which is more commonly used. For example, saying '我酕' (wǒ máo) instead of '我醉' (wǒ zuì) might be understood but is not idiomatic.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 酕
No, 酕 is an informal term and should be used in casual conversations.
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