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陶醉 (táo zuì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

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

Meaning of 陶醉

动 dòng verb

to be intoxicated, to be enraptured

她陶醉在音乐中。

tā táo zuì zài yīn yuè zhōng

She was enraptured by the music.

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Word breakdown

陶 táo — to influence deeply, to mold emotionally

Words with this character (3)

醉 zuì — intoxicated, drunk (metaphorically absorbed)

Words with this character (2)
  • 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 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 陶 táo — earthenware; pottery fired from clay, softer than porcelain and porous

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

consists of

1.1 阝 fǔ — mound/hill radical, representing elevated terrain
阝 is a component in 47 characters
HSK 1
都 dū capital city; seat of the national government 院 yuàn courtyard; open space enclosed by walls or fences around a building
HSK 2
阴 yīn the moon (太阴)
HSK 3
邮 yóu to mail; to send by post 邻 lín neighbor; neighboring household 阳 yáng yang, one of the two opposing forces in Chinese philosophy (opposite of 阴) 阿 ā (dial.) prefix placed before a ranking, nickname, or surname to express affection 附 fù to add on; to attach additionally
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除 chú to remove; to get rid of
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郊 jiāo outskirts; suburbs 部 bù part; portion of a whole 队 duì line; column; procession 际 jì border; edge; boundary area 降 jiàng to fall; to descend (opposite of 升)
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险 xiǎn (of terrain) treacherous and difficult to pass; strategically vital 陪 péi to accompany, keep company 随 suí to follow
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郎 láng ancient official title 防 fáng to take precautions against; to guard against unfavorable situations 阵 zhèn battle formation (arrangement of troops in combat) 阶 jiē steps; stairs built of brick or stone to facilitate going up and down 阻 zǔ to block; to obstruct
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陆 lù land; dry ground above water 陌 mò small east-west path between fields; road in general 限 xiàn specified range; limit 隔 gé to block; to separate
HSK 6
陷 xiàn trap; pitfall 隐 yǐn (lit.) grief; pity 障 zhàng to block; to obstruct; to conceal
HSK 7
廓 kuò outer edge or contour of an object 椰 yē coconut palm, a tall tropical evergreen tree whose fruit contains juice and edible flesh 萨 sà a surname 邪 xié wicked; evil; crooked 郁 yù richly fragrant; strongly aromatic
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郑 zhèng a Zhou-dynasty vassal state in present-day Xinzheng, Henan Province 鄙 bǐ vulgar; base; crude 阱 jǐng a pit trap for catching wild animals 陈 chén to place; to arrange; to display 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 陡 dǒu steep, nearly vertical 陨 yǔn (lit.) to fall; to drop down 陵 líng hill; mound 陶 táo earthenware; pottery fired from clay, softer than porcelain and porous 隆 lóng grand; magnificent 隘 ài mountain pass; strategically important narrow place 隙 xì crack; crevice 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
1.2 匋 táo — pottery; earthenware vessel
匋 is a component in 4 characters
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萄 táo used in 葡萄: a deciduous vine with palmate leaves and small yellowish-green flowers, bearing round or oval berries (purple or yellow-green when ripe, juicy and sweet-tart), eaten as fruit or used to make wine; also the fruit of this plant
HSK 6
掏 tāo to reach into and take out 淘 táo to rinse (granular material) in water to remove impurities
HSK 7
陶 táo earthenware; pottery fired from clay, softer than porcelain and porous

Stroke order

2 醉 zuì — drunk; intoxicated from excessive drinking

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

consists of

2.1 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
2.2 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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