竴 (cūn) - Drunk, intoxicated & refers to a state of inebriation or being

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竴 · cūn

Drunk, intoxicated;

refers to a state of inebriation or being deeply absorbed in something.

Drunk, intoxicatedrefers to a state of inebriation or being

Usage highlights

drunkintoxicated with joydeeply absorbeddrunken stateinebriateddrunk on beauty

Synonyms

  • 醉— drunk, intoxicated
  • 酣— merry with drink, mellow

Antonyms

  • 醒— sober, awake
  • 清— clear, sober-minded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was completely drunk (竴醉) after the party.
  • She was intoxicated with happiness (竴乐).
  • The poet was drunk on inspiration (竴灵感).

Collocations

  • drunk(竴醉)
  • intoxicated with joy(竴喜)
  • deeply absorbed(竴迷)
  • drunken state(竴态)
  • inebriated(竴酣)
  • drunk on beauty(竴美)

Idioms

  • Drunk on the moon and intoxicated with flowers(竴月醉花)
  • Drunk with joy and forgetful of sorrow(竴喜忘忧)
  • Intoxicated by the spring breeze(竴春风)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in classical Chinese poetry to describe states of deep emotional or aesthetic absorption.
  • Often used in literary contexts to convey being 'drunk' on beauty, art, or emotion rather than just alcohol.
  • Represents a romanticized view of intoxication as a form of heightened experience or artistic inspiration.

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