COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 醉 is built
Traditional etymology note: 酉 (wine) suggests the meaning, while 卒 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 醉 (zuì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
intoxicated
zuìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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zuì
醉
intoxicated
Common words
má zuì
麻醉
anesthesia; to anesthetize; (fig.) to corrupt (sb's mind); to enervate; to numb the mind (to escape from harsh reality)
táo zuì
陶醉
to be infatuated with; to be drunk with; to be enchanted with; to revel in
rú chī rú zuì
如痴如醉
(idiom) enthralled; mesmerized; enraptured
zuì
醉
intoxicated
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 醉
Say “zuì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
má zuì
anesthesia; to anesthetize; (fig.) to corrupt (sb's mind); to enervate; to numb the mind (to escape from harsh reality)
táo zuì
to be infatuated with; to be drunk with; to be enchanted with; to revel in
rú chī rú zuì
(idiom) enthralled; mesmerized; enraptured
zuì
intoxicated
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 醉?
醉 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 醉 (zuì) mean?
醉 (zuì) means intoxicated.
What is the radical of 醉?
The radical of 醉 is 酉, associated with Not yet classified.