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The character 醉 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component, the wine vessel radical 酉 (yǒu), indicates an association with alcoholic beverages. The right-side component 卒 (zú) contributes the sound and suggests a sense of completion or reaching a limit. Together, they describe the physiological state of consuming alcohol to one’s limit, resulting in intoxication. Beyond literal drunkenness, the character is also used metaphorically to express a state of deep fascination, enchantment, or total immersion, such as being captivated by scenery or absorbed in a daydream.
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他喝醉了酒。
不要喝醉酒开车。
她陶醉在音乐中。
美丽的风景让人陶醉。
他因为高兴而喝醉了。
虽然喝醉了，但他还认得路。
酒精使他陷入沉醉的状态。
每当回忆起童年的时光，他总是不由自主地陶醉其中。