醄 (táo) - Tao — describes a state of being happily & used in literary expressions for merry inebriation.

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醄 · táo

Tao — describes a state of being happily drunk or intoxicated;

used in literary expressions for merry inebriation.

Tao — describes a state of being happilyused in literary expressions for merry inebriation.

Usage highlights

Tipsy and happyHappily drunkTipsy feastDrunken joyMerrily intoxicated

Synonyms

  • 醉— drunk; intoxicated
  • 酣— merrily drunk

Antonyms

  • 醒— sober; awake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was happily drunk (醺醺然).
  • The poet wrote about a state of tipsy joy (醉醄醄).
  • They enjoyed a tipsy feast (醄宴).

Collocations

  • Tipsy and happy(醉醄醄)
  • Happily drunk(醺醺醄醄)
  • Tipsy feast(醄宴)
  • Drunken joy(醄乐)
  • Merrily intoxicated(醄然)

Idioms

  • Drunk and happy(醉醄醄)
  • Merrily intoxicated(醺醺醄醄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe a state of pleasant drunkenness.
  • Often appears in contexts celebrating the joy of drinking in moderation, associated with literary gatherings and poetic inspiration.

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