矄 (xūn) - To be drunk & intoxicated

矄Tone 1

xūn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

矄 · xūn

To be drunk;

intoxicated;

also refers to a state of being dazed or confused.

To be drunkintoxicatedalso refers to a state of being dazed

Usage highlights

Drunk and dazedIntoxicated stateDizzy and confusedTo be drunkAlcoholic intoxication

Synonyms

  • 醉— drunk; intoxicated
  • 醺— drunk; intoxicated

Antonyms

  • 醒— sober; awake
  • 清— clear; sober

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was drunk after the party (他喝得醉醺醺).
  • The fumes made her feel dazed (她被烟雾熏得头晕目眩).
  • The strong wine made him intoxicated (烈酒让他醉醺醺).

Collocations

  • Drunk and dazed(醉醺醺)
  • Intoxicated state(醉态)
  • Dizzy and confused(头晕目眩)
  • To be drunk(喝醉)
  • Alcoholic intoxication(酒精中毒)

Idioms

  • Drunk as a lord(酩酊大醉)
  • Dead drunk(烂醉如泥)
  • Drunk and disorderly(醉生梦死)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 矄 is relatively rare in modern usage, often appearing in literary or descriptive contexts.
  • It is associated with the negative effects of alcohol consumption in traditional Chinese culture, which generally discourages excessive drinking.
  • The character combines the 'eye' radical (目) with a phonetic component, suggesting a state affecting vision or perception.

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