瘾 (yǐn) - Addiction, habit, craving — a strong dependence on

瘾Tone 3

yǐn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

瘾 · yǐn

Addiction, habit, craving — a strong dependence on or compulsive need for something, often harmful.

Addiction, habit, craving — a strong dependence on

Usage highlights

Drug addictionSmoking addictionInternet addictionGambling addictionAlcohol addictionAddictive substance

Synonyms

  • 癖— addiction, habit, weakness for
  • 嗜好— hobby, preference (less pathological)
  • 依赖— dependence, reliance

Antonyms

  • 戒— quit, abstain from
  • 克制— restraint, self-control

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is addicted to drugs (毒瘾).
  • She has a smoking addiction (烟瘾).
  • Internet addiction is a modern problem (网瘾).
  • He has a craving for coffee (咖啡瘾).

Collocations

  • Drug addiction(毒瘾)
  • Smoking addiction(烟瘾)
  • Internet addiction(网瘾)
  • Gambling addiction(赌瘾)
  • Alcohol addiction(酒瘾)
  • Addictive substance(瘾品)

Idioms

  • To be deeply addicted(瘾头很大)
  • To have an itch one can't scratch(心瘾难耐)
  • To quit an addiction(戒除瘾癖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 瘾 originally referred to chronic diseases or hidden ailments, later specializing in compulsive dependencies.
  • In modern Chinese, it's strongly associated with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, carrying a negative connotation.
  • The radical 疒 (sickness) visually reinforces the concept of addiction as a pathological condition.

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