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The character "醺" is structured with the semantic radical "酉", denoting its association with alcohol, and the component "熏", which serves as a phonetic indicator while also contributing a semantic sense of gradual permeation. Etymologically, the character originally conveyed the general state of being drunk, with its compositional elements directly reflecting this meaning. Over time, its usage has become more specialized, often referring to a mild or agreeable intoxication, as seen in the compound "微醺". This shift in meaning aligns with the persistent representation of alcohol-related influence through the character's unchanged components.
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他有点微醺了。
微醺的感觉很好。
酒香让人微醺。
他醉醺醺地说话。
晚风微醺，月色朦胧。
他因为喝酒而微醺。
在派对上，他喝得醉醺醺的。
尽管只喝了一杯，但他已经微醺了。