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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
醄táodrunk, flushed, happyzg, 15 strokes, radical 酉
醄táovery drunkunknown, 15 strokes, radical 酉
醄táoblottounknown, 15 strokes, radical 酉
醄táohappy appearanceunknown, 15 strokes, radical 酉
醄táohappy looksunknown, 15 strokes, radical 酉
táo(tao2)tao T2
  1. 1drunk, flushed, happy
  2. 2very drunk
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March 24, 2026

醄táo(tao2)

The character 醄 (táo) refers to a state of being drunk or intoxicated, often associated with a flushed and happy appearance. It captures the nuances of being very drunk, suggesting a joyous or carefree demeanor that comes with inebriation. This term is typically used in informal contexts, such as casual conversations about drinking.

Strokes15Radical酉
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, drinking often plays a significant role in social gatherings and celebrations, where being 醄 can signify a carefree attitude and enjoyment of the moment. It reflects a cultural acceptance of drinking as a means to bond with others.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'tall' (sounds like 'táo') glass of wine overflowing, representing someone who is overly drunk and visibly happy. The character has a radical for liquid (酒) which reinforces its connection to alcohol, making it easier to remember.

Meanings of 醄

táo(tao2)
1drunk, flushed, happy
2very drunk
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醄Simplified
15Strokes
酉Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 醄, as it is quite informal and may not be appropriate in formal settings. It often collocates with words related to festivities or drinking, such as 聚会 (jùhuì, party) or 酒 (jiǔ, alcohol). A common mistake is confusing it with 醉 (zuì), which generally means 'drunk' without the same connotation of happiness.

HSK Study Tips

Although 醄 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to the HSK level 4 word 醉 (zuì), which also pertains to drunkenness. Students should focus on understanding the emotional state associated with being drunk and the context in which they might use 醄.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 醄 with 醉 (zuì). For example, saying '我今天醄了' (wǒ jīntiān táo le) instead of '我今天醉了' (wǒ jīntiān zuì le) can lead to misunderstandings about the emotional context of being drunk.

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Etymology of 醄

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)匋
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Origin

醄 = 酉 + 匋. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 醄

IDS Structure⿰酉匋
醄Full character
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酉you3
left
匋tao2
right
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How to say drunk, flushed, happy in Chinese

“drunk, flushed, happy” in Chinese is醄táo

The character 醄 (táo) refers to a state of being drunk or intoxicated, often associated with a flushed and happy appearance. It captures the nuances of being very drunk, suggesting a joyous or carefree demeanor that comes with inebriation. This term is typically used in informal contexts, such as casual conversations about drinking.

When to use 醄

Be cautious when using 醄, as it is quite informal and may not be appropriate in formal settings. It often collocates with words related to festivities or drinking, such as 聚会 (jùhuì, party) or 酒 (jiǔ, alcohol). A common mistake is confusing it with 醉 (zuì), which generally means 'drunk' without the same connotation of happiness.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 醄 with 醉 (zuì). For example, saying '我今天醄了' (wǒ jīntiān táo le) instead of '我今天醉了' (wǒ jīntiān zuì le) can lead to misunderstandings about the emotional context of being drunk.

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Word Family of 醄

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醄táoblotto

Frequently Asked Questions about 醄

醄 is informal and best used in casual conversations.

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