酗
酒

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The word "酗酒" is formed by combining the character "酗", meaning to indulge excessively or addictively, with "酒", meaning alcohol. The character "酗" itself is composed of the radical "酉", which relates to wine or alcohol, and "凶", which conveys fierceness or violence, together suggesting uncontrolled or violent drinking. Thus, the compound directly denotes the act of excessive alcohol consumption or alcoholism.

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他经常酗酒伤身。

Tā jīngcháng xùjiǔ shāng shēn.

He often drinks excessively and harms his health.

酗酒会导致健康问题。

Xùjiǔ huì dǎozhì jiànkāng wèntí.

Excessive drinking can lead to health problems.

他的父亲因为酗酒失去了工作。

Tā de fùqīn yīnwèi xùjiǔ shīqùle gōngzuò.

His father lost his job because of excessive drinking.

如果你继续酗酒，身体会垮掉的。

Rúguǒ nǐ jìxù xùjiǔ, shēntǐ huì kuǎ diào de.

If you continue to drink excessively, your health will collapse.

酗酒不仅危害个人健康，还影响家庭和谐。

Xùjiǔ bùjǐn wēihài gèrén jiànkāng, hái yǐngxiǎng jiātíng héxié.

Excessive drinking not only endangers personal health but also affects family harmony.

Word Definition - 酗酒

xù jiǔ heavy drinking; to get drunk; to drink to excess

Individual Character Details

酗 xù
酒 jiǔ