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醉 (zuì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

醉 (zuì) is a Chinese word: to be drunk, to be intoxicated. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 醉

动 dòng verb

to be drunk, to be intoxicated

他喝醉了。

tā hē zuì le

He got drunk.

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Word breakdown

醉 zuì — to be drunk, to be intoxicated

Words with this character (3)
  • 1 如痴如醉 rú chī rú zuì — enraptured, spellbound, utterly enchanted HSK 7
    • 如 like, as if (introduces comparison)
    • 痴 infatuated, obsessed, entranced
    • 如 like, as if (repeated for emphasis)
    • 醉 intoxicated, drunk, in a state of enchantment
    Example

    他读这本小说读得如痴如醉，完全忘记了时间。

    tā dú zhè běn xiǎo shuō dú de rú chī rú zuì wán quán wàng jì le shí jiān

    He was so enraptured while reading this novel that he completely forgot about time.

  • 2 陶醉 táo zuì — to be intoxicated, to be enraptured HSK 7
    • 陶 to influence deeply, to mold emotionally
    • 醉 intoxicated, drunk (metaphorically absorbed)
    Example

    她陶醉在音乐中。

    tā táo zuì zài yīn yuè zhōng

    She was enraptured by the music.

  • 3 麻醉 má zuì — anesthetize HSK 7
    • 麻 numb, paralyzed (loss of sensation)
    • 醉 intoxicated, deeply affected (unconscious state)
    Example

    医生给病人麻醉后开始手术。

    yī shēng gěi bìng rén má zuì hòu kāi shǐ shǒu shù

    The doctor anesthetized the patient and then started the surgery.

Structure & writing
1 醉 zuì — drunk; intoxicated from excessive drinking

醉 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 酉 yǒu — tenth of the twelve Earthly Branches
酉 is a component in 19 characters
HSK 2
酒 jiǔ alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grains or fruit
HSK 4
酸 suān acid (chemistry: compound that ionizes to produce hydrogen ions, neutralizes bases, reacts with metals to produce salts and hydrogen gas) 醒 xǐng to sober up; to regain consciousness after intoxication, anesthesia, or coma
HSK 5
配 pèi to marry (of a man and woman) 醉 zuì drunk; intoxicated from excessive drinking
HSK 6
酱 jiàng fermented paste condiment made from beans or wheat (e.g. yellow bean paste, sweet bean paste) 酷 kù cruel, brutal, savage 醋 cù vinegar (sour condiment made by fermenting grains such as sorghum or rice)
HSK 7
蘸 zhàn to dip into (a liquid, powder, or paste) 酌 zhuó to pour (wine); to drink (wine) 酗 xù to act wildly drunk 酝 yùn to brew wine 酣 hān drinking to one's heart's content
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酥 sū food made from the skin of curdled cow's or goat's milk; clarified butter (ancient usage) 酪 lào semi-solid or solid dairy product made from animal milk (cheese, curd, etc.) 酬 chóu remuneration; payment for labor 酵 jiào fermentation; chemical decomposition of organic substances by enzymes or fungi, used in leavening bread, brewing wine, etc.; the fungi that cause fermentation are called '酵母菌' (yeast) 酿 niàng to brew or ferment (using fermentation) 醇 chún (lit.) strong-flavored liquor
1.2 卒 zú — soldier or military foot-soldier in ancient times
卒 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 5
碎 suì to break into pieces; to shatter 醉 zuì drunk; intoxicated from excessive drinking
HSK 7
悴 cuì (lit.) sorrowful; grieved 粹 cuì pure; unmixed 翠 cuì bluish-green in color

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