Meaning and Usage
The character 醉 (zuì) primarily means 'intoxicated' or 'drunk,' usually referring to the state caused by alcohol consumption. It can describe physical drunkenness or be used metaphorically to express being overwhelmed or deeply absorbed in something.
Common Collocations
Usage Notes
When using 醉, it often appears after verbs like 喝 (to drink) to indicate the result of drinking. It can also be part of idiomatic expressions, such as 醉翁之意, which conveys a deeper meaning beyond literal drunkenness. Avoid confusing 醉 with 累 (tired) or other states; 醉 specifically relates to intoxication.
Tone and Register
The word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. In literary or poetic contexts, 醉 can carry a more figurative or aesthetic meaning.