HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
醉 — drunk
- Reading
- zuì
- Meaning
- drunk; intoxicated
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
醉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zuì and it means drunk; intoxicated. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
醉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 醉 (drunk), 陶醉 (be fascinated by) and 麻醉 (anesthetize, numb).
Chinese words containing 醉
Frequently asked questions
What does 醉 mean in Chinese?
醉 means drunk; intoxicated in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 醉 read?
醉 is read zuì. Reading it inside real words — 醉 and 陶醉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 醉 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 醉 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 醉 in a word?
A common word containing 醉 is 醉 (zuì) — "drunk". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 醉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 醉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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