Meaning of 疯狂
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- crazy; frenzied; wild
How to use 疯狂
疯狂 describes extreme, out-of-control behavior or feelings, and it often works as an adverb with 地 to mean doing something like crazy. It is common for fans, shopping sprees, and intense passion. 他疯狂地爱上了她。(Tā fēngkuáng de ài shàng le tā.) He fell madly in love with her.
疯 (fēng) has the sickness radical 疒 wrapped around 风 (fēng, wind), so picture an illness that blows your mind around like wind. 狂 (kuáng) has the dog radical 犭 next to 王 (wáng, king), like a wild dog acting as if it rules everything.
Common mistake: Learners often use 疯狂 for casual jokes like "that's crazy," but it sounds strong and sometimes negative. For a light reaction, 太离谱了 (tài lípǔ le) or 真的假的 (zhēn de jiǎ de) is more natural. Also keep the tones straight: first tone on 疯 (fēng), then second tone on 狂 (kuáng).
疯狂 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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疯 fēng · insane · 9 strokes
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狂 kuáng · mad · 7 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 疯狂.
| 疯子 | fēngzi | madman; lunatic |
| 狂欢 | kuánghuān | party; carousal |
| 狂热 | kuángrè | zealotry; fanatical |
| 狂欢节 | kuánghuānjié | carnival |
| 猖狂 | chāngkuáng | savage; furious |
| 发疯 | fāfēng | to go mad; to go crazy |
| 抓狂 | zhuākuáng | (coll.) to be driven crazy (with frustration, stress, anger etc); to tear one's hair out; |
| 狂野 | kuángyě | coarse and wild |
| 发狂 | fākuáng | crazy; mad |
| 杀人狂 | shārénkuáng | homicidal maniac |
| 疯人院 | fēngrényuàn | insane asylum; mental hospital |
| 疯狗 | fēnggǒu | rabid dog; (fig.) vicious dog; aggressive dog |
Questions about 疯狂
What does 疯狂 mean?
疯狂 (fēngkuáng) means "crazy; frenzied; wild" and is used as a adjective.
How do you write 疯狂?
疯狂 is made of 2 characters: 疯 (9 strokes), 狂 (7 strokes). That is 16 strokes in total.
Is 疯狂 an HSK word?
Yes. 疯狂 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 疯狂 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 疯狂 is written 瘋狂.
What is the difference between 疯狂 and 疯?
疯 (fēng) usually means a person is mentally unwell or is acting nuts, as in 你疯了吗 (nǐ fēng le ma), are you crazy. 疯狂 is more about a frenzied degree or intensity, and it can describe actions, crowds, or emotions, not just a person.
Can 疯狂 be positive?
Yes. It can express enthusiasm, as in 疯狂购物 (fēngkuáng gòuwù), shopping like crazy, or a fan's 疯狂的热爱 (fēngkuáng de rè'ài), wild devotion. Context decides whether it sounds fun or alarming.