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Definition
To be drunk, tipsy, or intoxicated.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the reduplicated form 醉醺醺 to describe someone who is visibly intoxicated. It carries a slightly descriptive or literary tone compared to the plain word 醉. You will rarely see it used on its own as a standalone verb in modern speech.
Examples
He came home drunk.
Related words
Common phrases
drunk and dizzy
Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this character as a standalone verb like 醉. It functions as a descriptive component within the compound 醉醺醺, which acts like an adjective to describe a person's state.
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Grammar guides
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