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麻醉

Mandarin · pinyin má zuì

anesthesia
to anesthetize; (fig.) to corrupt (sb's mind); to enervate; to numb the mind (to escape from harsh reality)

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麻: má · hemp, jute, flax; sesame; Kangxi radical 200
醉: zuì · intoxicated, drunk; addicted to

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2–4 · ma2 zui4

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maa4 zeoi3

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verb

(medicine) to anesthetize
(figuratively) to poison the mind; to make complacent; to brainwash

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