麻
醉

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The word 麻醉 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a core sensation to create a new, unified concept. 麻 (má) conveys the physical sensation of numbness or tingling, while 醉 (zuì) conveys the mental state of being drunk or stupefied. Their fusion does not simply add one idea to the other, but rather blends them into a single, seamless concept that captures the complete loss of normal sensation and consciousness, perfectly encapsulating the meaning of "anesthesia" or "narcosis".

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手术前要进行麻醉。

Shǒushù qián yào jìnxíng mázuì.

Before surgery, anesthesia must be administered.

麻醉剂能减轻疼痛。

Mázuìjì néng jiǎnqīng téngtòng.

Anesthetics can alleviate pain.

他被麻醉后失去了知觉。

Tā bèi mázuì hòu shīqùle zhījué.

He lost consciousness after being anesthetized.

不要用酒精麻醉自己。

Bùyào yòng jiǔjīng mázuì zìjǐ.

Do not use alcohol to numb yourself.

现代医学的麻醉技术非常安全可靠。

Xiàndài yīxué de mázuì jìshù fēichāng ānquán kěkào.

The anesthesia techniques in modern medicine are very safe and reliable.

Word Definition - 麻醉

má zuì anesthesia; to anesthetize; (fig.) to corrupt (sb's mind); to enervate; to numb the mind (to escape from harsh reality)

Individual Character Details

麻 má, má, má
醉 zuì