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醉 (zuì) - use 酊 when referring specifically to intoxication related to tinctures or herbal medicine, while 醉 is more general for being drunk.
酊 is less common in everyday conversation compared to its synonyms for 'drunk'. Be cautious about using it in formal contexts, as it may come off as overly technical or literary. It often appears in phrases related to intoxication or herbal remedies.
Although 酊 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your grasp of related words like 醉 (zuì, drunk) or 酒 (jiǔ, alcohol). Focus on the context of intoxication when learning this term, as it helps in grasping its nuances.
Learners might confuse 酊 with 醉 when talking about being drunk, but using 酊 can sound overly formal. For example, saying '我酊了' (I am drunk) should be replaced with '我醉了' (I am drunk) for everyday use.
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Etymology of 酊
Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 丁 represents the sound.
wine
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How to say drunk, intoxicated in Chinese
“drunk, intoxicated” in Chinese is酊
The character 酊 (dīng) refers to a state of being drunk or intoxicated. It can also imply the use of tinctures, which are alcohol-based extracts in herbal medicine. While primarily associated with intoxication, the context in which it is used may vary, especially in medicinal discussions.
When to use 酊
酊 is less common in everyday conversation compared to its synonyms for 'drunk'. Be cautious about using it in formal contexts, as it may come off as overly technical or literary. It often appears in phrases related to intoxication or herbal remedies.
酊 or something close to it
醉 (zuì) - use 酊 when referring specifically to intoxication related to tinctures or herbal medicine, while 醉 is more general for being drunk.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 酊 with 醉 when talking about being drunk, but using 酊 can sound overly formal. For example, saying '我酊了' (I am drunk) should be replaced with '我醉了' (I am drunk) for everyday use.
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Grammar Patterns of 酊
酊 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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我头很痛，已经酩____大醉。
I had a terrible head and was extraordinarily drunk.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 酊
酊 refers more specifically to the state of being intoxicated or to tinctures, whereas 醉 is a broader term for drunk.
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