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March 24, 2026
酖dān(dan1)
The character 酖 (dān) refers to poison or bad wine, and by extension, it can denote addiction, particularly to substances like alcohol. In contexts, it describes something harmful or toxic, often relating to intoxicating beverages or the state of being addicted.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the idea of bad wine and addiction has historical roots, often associated with cautionary tales in literature and society regarding the dangers of excessive drinking. The term is sometimes mentioned in traditional medicine discussions, emphasizing the harmful effects of certain substances.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'dam' (dān) that holds back a toxic river of bad wine. The river's poison seeps through the cracks, symbolizing how addiction can seep into one's life. The character 酖 has components related to 'wine' (酒) which directly connects to its meaning about alcohol.
Meanings of 酖
dān(dan1)
primary
1poison, bad wine; addicted
2addicted to liquor
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'dam' (dān) that holds back a toxic river of bad wine. The river's poison seeps through the cracks, symbolizing how addiction can seep into one's life. The character 酖 has components related to 'wine' (酒) which directly connects to its meaning about alcohol.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 酖 with other characters related to poison or alcohol, such as 毒 (dú). This term is typically used in a more formal context and is less common in everyday conversation. Be cautious with the tone; the first tone of dān must be pronounced accurately to avoid confusion with other terms.
HSK Study Tips
Although 酖 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to the HSK Level 4 word 毒 (dú, poison). Students should focus on recognizing the components related to liquids and substances in characters, as this can help with understanding similar terms.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the idea of bad wine and addiction has historical roots, often associated with cautionary tales in literature and society regarding the dangers of excessive drinking. The term is sometimes mentioned in traditional medicine discussions, emphasizing the harmful effects of certain substances.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 酖 interchangeably with 酒 (jiǔ, alcohol), but these terms have different connotations. For example, saying '我喝酖' (I drink poison) instead of '我喝酒' (I drink alcohol) would be incorrect as it alters the meaning significantly.
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Cultural Notes for 酖
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In Chinese culture, the idea of bad wine and addiction has historical roots, often associated with cautionary tales in literature and society regarding the dangers of excessive drinking. The term is sometimes mentioned in traditional medicine discussions, emphasizing the harmful effects of certain substances.
Word Family of 酖
Words Containing This Character1
酖dānpoisonous
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 酖
酖 specifically refers to poison related to alcohol or bad wine, while 毒 is a broader term for poison in general.
It's not commonly used in casual speech; it is more appropriate in literary or formal contexts.
Yes, but it is rarely encountered outside of specific discussions about addiction or harmful substances.
