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醄 is a phono-semantic compound with the alcohol radical 酉 (yǒu) on the left, anchoring it in the domain of fermentation, spirits, and drinking. The right side is 匋 (táo), which independently means 'pottery' but serves here purely as the phonetic indicator. The character denotes profound intoxication or the euphoria that comes from alcohol, a state of drunken elation. In literature, it is used to paint vivid scenes of inebriation, conveying both the physical effects and the elevated mood.
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