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醉 (zuì) - use 醺 when emphasizing a state of helplessness from intoxication, while 醉 focuses more on the condition of being drunk without that implication.
This character is used in informal contexts and is not commonly found in formal writing. Be mindful of using it when discussing intoxication, as it may carry negative connotations. Common collocations include 醺醉 (xūn zuì) meaning 'intoxicated'.
While 醺 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to related words about alcohol and states of inebriation. Students should focus on the pronunciation and its usage in casual conversation about drinking.
Learners often confuse 醺 with 醉 (zuì), which is more commonly used. For example, saying '我今天醺了' instead of '我今天醉了' can sound awkward to native speakers.
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Etymology of 醺
wine
Origin
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Decomposition of 醺
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How to say drunk, intoxicated in Chinese
“drunk, intoxicated” in Chinese is醺
The character 醺 (xūn) refers to a state of being drunk or intoxicated, often implying a level of helplessness due to the effects of alcohol. It is commonly used in contexts discussing inebriation, whether in social settings or warning against overindulgence.
When to use 醺
This character is used in informal contexts and is not commonly found in formal writing. Be mindful of using it when discussing intoxication, as it may carry negative connotations. Common collocations include 醺醉 (xūn zuì) meaning 'intoxicated'.
醺 or something close to it
醉 (zuì) - use 醺 when emphasizing a state of helplessness from intoxication, while 醉 focuses more on the condition of being drunk without that implication.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 醺 with 醉 (zuì), which is more commonly used. For example, saying '我今天醺了' instead of '我今天醉了' can sound awkward to native speakers.
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It is pronounced as 'xūn'.
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