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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
酕máodrunk, blottozg, 11 strokes, radical 酉
酕máovery drunkunknown, 11 strokes, radical 酉
酕máothree sheets to the windunknown, 11 strokes, radical 酉
máo(mao2)mao T2
  1. 1drunk, blotto
  2. 2very drunk
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March 24, 2026

酕máo(mao2)

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.

Strokes11Radical酉
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, drinking is often a social activity, and being '酕' can reflect a festive or communal spirit during celebrations. However, it can also carry negative connotations regarding excessive drinking and loss of self-control.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'mug' overflowing with alcohol, representing excessive drinking, and think of 'Mao Zedong' who is famously depicted in a carefree, jovial manner in some cartoons. The character 酕 has the radical 酉, which relates to alcohol, reinforcing the meaning of drunkenness.

Meanings of 酕

máo(mao2)
1drunk, blotto
2very drunk
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About 酕

酕Simplified
11Strokes
酉Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 酕

Usage Notes

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).

HSK Study Tips

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).

Common Mistakes

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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Etymology of 酕

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

wine

Semantic (meaning)酉
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Phonetic (sound)毛
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Origin

酕 = 酉 + 毛. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 酕

IDS Structure⿰酉毛
酕Full character
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酉you3
left
毛Mao2
right
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How to say drunk, blotto in Chinese

“drunk, blotto” in Chinese is酕máo

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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Word Family of 酕

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酕máoblotto

Frequently Asked Questions about 酕

No, 酕 is an informal term and should be used in casual conversations.

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