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The character 醄 is a phono-semantic compound with the alcohol radical 酉 (yǒu) on the left, linking it to fermentation and liquor. The right component, 匋 (táo, "pottery"), serves as the phonetic element. It describes the state of being highly intoxicated or euphoric from drinking, capturing both the physical and emotional effects of inebriation. Literary texts use 醄 to vividly depict drunken joy.