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March 24, 2026
狂kuáng(kuang2)
The character 狂 (kuáng) primarily means 'mad' or 'wild,' often used to describe intense emotions or behavior that is chaotic or uncontrolled. It can be applied in various contexts, such as describing a person acting irrationally, a wild animal, or even intense enthusiasm for something. The nuance often conveys a sense of extremity or lack of restraint.
Strokes7Radical犭Frequency#1489DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of wildness or madness can sometimes reflect a deeper philosophical view on balance. For example, the idea of '狂' can relate to the Taoist belief in the natural chaos of life and the necessity of embracing it.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wild, crazy dog (狂) running around in circles, barking madly. The character has the radical for 'dog' (犭) on the left, which helps you remember its association with wildness and madness, while the right side (夭) can suggest a sense of chaos. Think of a 'crazy dog' to recall both 'kuáng' and its meaning.
Meanings of 狂
kuáng(kuang2)
1mad
2wild
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About 狂
狂Simplified
7Strokes
犭Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#1489Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 狂
Quick Contrast
狂 (kuáng) vs 疯 (fēng) — choose 狂 for intense, wild behavior, while 疯 emphasizes madness or insanity.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wild, crazy dog (狂) running around in circles, barking madly. The character has the radical for 'dog' (犭) on the left, which helps you remember its association with wildness and madness, while the right side (夭) can suggest a sense of chaos. Think of a 'crazy dog' to recall both 'kuáng' and its meaning.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of the tone; 'kuáng' is pronounced with a rising tone (2nd tone) in certain phrases, which can change its meaning. It is often used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in formal writing or speeches. Common collocations include 疯狂 (fēngkuáng, crazy) and 狂热 (kuángrè, fanaticism).
HSK Study Tips
Although '狂' is not on the HSK list, understanding it can enrich your vocabulary at this level. It relates to other words about emotions and intensity, such as 激烈 (jīliè, intense) or 疯 (fēng, crazy). Focus on how it can modify other nouns to express extreme states.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of wildness or madness can sometimes reflect a deeper philosophical view on balance. For example, the idea of '狂' can relate to the Taoist belief in the natural chaos of life and the necessity of embracing it.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '狂' with '疯' (fēng), both meaning 'crazy,' but '狂' implies a more wild or extreme behavior. For instance, saying '他是个狂的' (He is a mad one) is incorrect; it should be '他是个疯子' (He is crazy).
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Grammar Patterns of 狂
狂 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
即使你想结婚想得发____，也决不要表现出来。
Even if you are desperate to get married, never let it show.
Common Confusions with 狂
狂vs强
qiáng
Similar in shape but has a different meaning.
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Spot the Difference
Which character means "mad"?
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Usage Notes for 狂
Misunderstanding of intensityCommon Error
The character '狂' is often used to express extreme states, but learners sometimes use it incorrectly in less intense contexts.
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他在比赛中表现得很狂。
He performed very wildly in the competition.
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Fill in the Blank
他在比赛中表现得很____。
He performed very wildly in the competition.
Example Sentences for 狂 (10)
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即使你想结婚想得发狂，也决不要表现出来。
jí shǐ nǐ xiǎng jié hūn xiǎng dé fā kuáng， ， yě jué bù yào biǎo xiàn chū。
Even if you are desperate to get married, never let it show.
A whole valley of boulders tossed higgledy-piggledy as though by some giant.
10
他在使馆俱乐部度过了几个狂欢夜。
tā zài shǐ guǎn jù lè bù dù guò le jī gè kuáng huān yè。
He had spent several uproarious evenings at the Embassy Club.
Cultural Notes for 狂
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of wildness or madness can sometimes reflect a deeper philosophical view on balance. For example, the idea of '狂' can relate to the Taoist belief in the natural chaos of life and the necessity of embracing it.
Word Family of 狂
Compounds5
逛guang4to stroll
诳kuang2to lie, to deceive; to delude, to cheat
鵟
俇
誑kuang2to lie, to deceive; to delude, to cheat
Words Containing This Character20
疯狂fēngkuángcrazy瘋狂
狂kuángmad
狂欢kuánghuānparty狂歡
狂热kuángrèzealotry狂熱
发狂crazy發狂
狂风gale狂風
狂人madman
狂犬病rabies
杀人狂homicidal maniac殺人狂
猖狂chāngkuángsavage
狂妄egotistical
狂笑to howl with laughter
欣喜若狂to be wild with joy (idiom)
狂野coarse and wild
狂喜ecstasy
工作狂workaholic
狂暴frantic
狂飙hurricane狂飆
狂潮surging tide
狂躁rash
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 狂
Yes, while both 狂 (kuáng) and 疯 (fēng) can mean 'mad' or 'crazy', 狂 often implies wildness or fierceness, whereas 疯 is more commonly used to describe insanity or madness in a clinical sense. Context is important to determine the appropriate usage.
Common phrases that include 狂 (kuáng) are '狂热' (kuángrè) meaning 'fanaticism' or 'fervor', and '狂欢' (kuánghuān) meaning 'revelry' or 'wild celebration'. These phrases reflect the intense emotions associated with the character.
狂 (kuáng) means 'mad', 'wild', or 'violent' in Chinese. It can describe a person's mental state, an intense emotion, or a fierce action. For example, it can be used to describe a person who is acting irrationally or an animal that is behaving aggressively.
When using 狂 (kuáng) in a sentence, it can function as an adjective to describe a noun. For instance, you can say '狂风' (kuáng fēng) which means 'wild wind', or '狂人' (kuáng rén) meaning 'madman'. It is often used to emphasize extreme behavior or conditions.
'狂' can be used to describe emotions, like '我疯狂地爱她' (I love her madly).
'狂' often carries a negative connotation, but it can also describe passionate enthusiasm in a positive light, depending on context.
'狂' is generally informal, so it's better to avoid it in formal contexts; choose more neutral terms instead.
