The Chinese word "醉醺醺" (zuìxūnxūn) is formed through a common morphological process called reduplication, where the base character "醉" (zuì), meaning "drunk" or "intoxicated," is combined with the repetitive, descriptive suffix "醺醺." This pattern of "ABB" (where A is the core adjective and BB is a duplicated phonetic element) creates a vivid, state-describing adjective that intensifies the meaning of the root. The suffix "醺醺" itself is onomatopoeic and evocative, suggesting a lingering, heavy, and visibly obvious state of drunkenness, thereby transforming the simple concept of being "drunk" into a more graphic and sensory depiction of someone reeking or staggering from alcohol.