drink to excess; be overly fond of alcohol
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to drink excessively; to be overly fond of drinking alcohol
Typically carries a negative connotation, implying that excessive drinking leads to mistakes or problems. Often used in warnings or descriptions of irresponsible behavior.
Tā他
hào好
jiǔ酒
tān贪
bēi杯
，
cháng常
cháng常
wù误
shì事
。
He is fond of wine and drinks to excess, often causing trouble.
Tān贪
bēi杯
wù误
shì事
，
nǐ你
míng明
tiān天
hái还
yào要
shàng上
bān班
，
shǎo少
hē喝
diǎn点
r儿
。
Drinking spoils things—you have work tomorrow, so drink less.
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Zhè这
wèi位
kè客
rén人
cóng从
bù不
tān贪
bēi杯
，
zǒng总
shì是
shì适
kě可
ér而
zhǐ止
。
This guest never drinks to excess, always knowing when to stop.