酣 (hān) - Intoxicated & exhilarated

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hān ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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酣 · hān

Intoxicated;

exhilarated;

in high spirits;

deeply immersed in a state (often of drinking, joy, or sleep).

Intoxicatedexhilaratedin high spirits

Usage highlights

Drink to one's heart's contentSound asleepFierce battleHearty laughterFully enjoyIntoxicated with joy

Synonyms

  • 醉— drunk; intoxicated
  • 畅— free; unimpeded; hearty

Antonyms

  • 醒— sober; awake
  • 浅— shallow; superficial (antonym to the 'deep' sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They drank merrily until they were intoxicated (酣饮).
  • He was in a deep sleep (酣睡).
  • The battle was fierce and heated (酣战).
  • The performance was at its most exciting point (酣畅淋漓的表演).

Collocations

  • Drink to one's heart's content(酣饮)
  • Sound asleep(酣睡)
  • Fierce battle(酣战)
  • Hearty laughter(酣笑)
  • Fully enjoy(酣畅)
  • Intoxicated with joy(酣乐)

Idioms

  • Fight with gusto(酣畅淋漓)
  • In the thick of a joyous feast(酒酣耳热)
  • A fierce and prolonged battle(鏖战正酣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the pleasant state of being sufficiently drunk but not excessively so.
  • In literature, it often depicts scenes of unrestrained joy, intense battles, or deep, satisfying sleep.
  • The character embodies a positive form of immersion and abandon, free from negative connotations of over-indulgence.

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