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酗 (xù) vs 醉 (zuì) — use 酗 when emphasizing excessive or uncontrollable drinking behavior, while 醉 simply refers to being drunk without the connotation of violence or loss of control.
Be cautious when using 酗, as it carries a negative connotation and is used in serious contexts related to alcohol abuse. Common collocations include 酗酒 (xù jiǔ) meaning 'to drink excessively.' Avoid using it in casual settings where lighter terms for drinking might be more appropriate.
酗 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, so it may not be encountered until intermediate levels. Students should familiarize themselves with related words like 酒 (jiǔ, alcohol) and 醉 (zuì, drunk) to build a broader understanding of drinking-related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 酗 with 醉, thinking they can be used interchangeably, but 酗 specifically connotes violent or excessive drinking. For instance, saying '我昨天酗酒' (I drank too much yesterday) may not convey the intended meaning if the behavior was not violent or extreme.
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Etymology of 酗
A dangerous 凶 drunk 酉
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“drunk” in Chinese is酗
The character 酗 (xù) refers to the state of being excessively drunk or intoxicated, often implying a violent or uncontrollable behavior due to drinking. It is commonly used in contexts relating to alcohol abuse or when describing someone who is drinking to the point of losing self-control.
When to use 酗
Be cautious when using 酗, as it carries a negative connotation and is used in serious contexts related to alcohol abuse. Common collocations include 酗酒 (xù jiǔ) meaning 'to drink excessively.' Avoid using it in casual settings where lighter terms for drinking might be more appropriate.
酗 or something close to it
酗 (xù) vs 醉 (zuì) — use 酗 when emphasizing excessive or uncontrollable drinking behavior, while 醉 simply refers to being drunk without the connotation of violence or loss of control.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 酗 with 醉, thinking they can be used interchangeably, but 酗 specifically connotes violent or excessive drinking. For instance, saying '我昨天酗酒' (I drank too much yesterday) may not convey the intended meaning if the behavior was not violent or extreme.
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Grammar patterns of 酗
酗 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他现在正为____酒付出沉重的代价。
He drank too much and is paying dearly for it.
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酗 implies not only being drunk but also being out of control or violent, while 醉 simply means to be drunk.
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