酗酒

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Meaning and Usage

The term 酗酒 (xùjiǔ) specifically refers to heavy or excessive drinking, often implying a problematic or harmful level of alcohol consumption. It is commonly used to describe a behavior pattern that can lead to health issues and social problems.

Common Contexts

酗酒 is often mentioned in contexts related to health warnings, social issues, or personal struggles with alcohol addiction. It carries a negative connotation and is not used to describe casual or moderate drinking.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 酗酒问题 (xùjiǔ wèntí): drinking problem, used when discussing alcohol abuse issues.
  • 酗酒 (jièchú xùjiǔ): to quit heavy drinking, often used in recovery contexts.
  • 酗酒导致 (xùjiǔ dǎozhì): heavy drinking causes..., used to link drinking to negative consequences.

Usage Notes

酗酒 is a noun or verb phrase describing the act or habit of heavy drinking. It often appears as the subject or object in sentences discussing the consequences or attempts to stop this behavior. Avoid confusing 酗酒 with (hējiǔ), which simply means 'to drink alcohol' without implying excessiveness or harm.

Example Sentences

He lost his job because of heavy drinking.

Heavy drinking not only harms the body but also affects family

He tried to quit heavy drinking, but it was difficult to succeed.