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疯狂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
疯狂fēngkuángcrazyHSK 5, a, rank #690, Hard
疯狂fēngkuángfranticHSK 5, a, rank #690, Hard
疯狂fēngkuángextreme popularityHSK 5, a, rank #690, Hard
fēngkuáng(feng1kuang2) T1
  1. 1crazy
  2. 2frantic
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March 24, 2026
疯狂(瘋狂)fēngkuáng(feng1kuang2)

疯狂 (fēngkuáng) means 'crazy' or 'frantic,' often used to describe extreme behavior or intense emotions. It can also refer to something that is extremely popular or wildly successful, such as a trend or a phenomenon. The term conveys a sense of intensity and can be applied in both serious and light-hearted contexts.

Frequency#690DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In contemporary Chinese culture, 疯狂 often appears in the context of pop culture, especially referring to celebrity fandoms or viral trends, illustrating how quickly something can capture the public's imagination.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wild, frenzied scene at a concert where everyone is going 'crazy' for the band. The character 疯 (fēng) resembles a 'madman' under a roof, and 狂 (kuáng) has a 'dog' radical, suggesting wildness. Together, they evoke an image of uncontrollable excitement and frenzy.

Meanings of 疯狂

fēngkuáng(feng1kuang2)
1crazy
2frantic
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About 疯狂

疯狂Simplified
瘋狂Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#690Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

疯狂 (fēngkuáng) vs 疯癫 (fēngdiān) — use 疯狂 for extreme intensity or popularity, while 疯癫 emphasizes mental instability.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a wild, frenzied scene at a concert where everyone is going 'crazy' for the band. The character 疯 (fēng) resembles a 'madman' under a roof, and 狂 (kuáng) has a 'dog' radical, suggesting wildness. Together, they evoke an image of uncontrollable excitement and frenzy.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to use 疯狂 in overly formal contexts, as it is more informal and expressive. Common collocations include 疯狂的粉丝 (fēngkuáng de fěnsī - crazy fans) and 疯狂的活动 (fēngkuáng de huódòng - frantic activities). Remember that the second tone in kuáng can be mistaken for a neutral tone, changing the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 疯狂 connects to other emotional or intensity-related vocabulary, making it useful for discussing feelings or trends. Focus on how it can be paired with verbs or nouns to express various levels of craziness or popularity.

Cultural Note

In contemporary Chinese culture, 疯狂 often appears in the context of pop culture, especially referring to celebrity fandoms or viral trends, illustrating how quickly something can capture the public's imagination.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 疯狂 with its synonym 疯, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我觉得这部电影疯' (wǒ juédé zhè bù diànyǐng fēng) is incorrect. Instead, use 疯狂: '我觉得这部电影疯狂' (wǒ juédé zhè bù diànyǐng fēngkuáng).

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Component Characters

疯fēnginsane
HSK 79 strokes疒
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狂kuángmad
HSK 77 strokes犭
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Grammar Patterns of 疯狂

疯狂 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这名男子在一次____的袭击中被刺死。

The man was stabbed to death in a frenzied attack.

Example Sentences for 疯狂 (10)

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这名男子在一次疯狂的袭击中被刺死。

zhè míng nán zǐ zài yī cì fēng kuáng de xí jī zhōng bèi cì sǐ。

The man was stabbed to death in a frenzied attack.
2
几乎是凭着一股疯狂的热情，马克斯警告人们不要刻意追求晒成一身古铜色。

jī hū shì píng zháo yī gǔ fēng kuáng de rè qíng， ， mǎ kè sī jǐng gào rén mén bù yào kè yì zhuī qiú shài chéng yī shēn gǔ tóng。

With almost evangelical fervour, Marks warns against deliberately seeking a tan.
3
乔治疯狂地挣扎，不断在水面上浮浮沉沉。

qiáo zhì fēng kuáng dì zhèng zā， ， bù duàn zài shuǐ miàn shàng fú fú chén。

George struggled wildly, going under and resurfacing at regular intervals.
4
她无疑是我到目前为止所遇到的最疯狂之人。

tā wú yí shì wǒ dào mù qián wéi zhǐ suǒ yù dào de zuì fēng kuáng zhī rén。

She is without question the craziest person I've met to date.
5
我的大脑疯狂地运转，把那晚发生的事情飞快地一幕幕重演。

wǒ de dà nǎo fēng kuáng dì yùn zhuǎn， ， bǎ nà wǎn fā shēng de shì qíng fēi kuài dì yī mù mù zhòng。

My mind was working frantically, running over the events of the evening.
6
疯狂飞涨的价格会使像我们这样的人走投无路。

fēng kuáng fēi zhǎng de jià gé huì shǐ xiàng wǒ mén zhè yàng de rén zǒu tóu wú lù。

Monstrously inflated prices are designed to keep people like us at bay.
7
我不用疯狂地节食也能减轻几磅。

wǒ bù yòng fēng kuáng dì jié shí yě néng jiǎn qīng jī bàng。

I can lose a few pounds without resorting to daft diets.
8
情绪低落的时候，她们就疯狂地猛吃巧克力和糖果。

qíng xù dī luò de shí hòu， ， tā mén jiù fēng kuáng dì měng chī qiǎo kè lì hé táng。

When depressed, they dramatically overindulge in chocolate and sweets.
9
卡车疯狂地左摇右晃，从狭窄的山路上急冲而下。

kǎ chē fēng kuáng dì zuǒ yáo yòu huǎng， ， cóng xiá zhǎi de shān lù shàng jí chōng ér。

The truck sways wildly, careening down narrow mountain roads.
10
门一开，人们便疯狂地朝座位奔去。

mén yī kāi， ， rén mén biàn fēng kuáng dì zhāo zuò wèi bēn。

When the doors opened, there was a mad dash for seats.

Cultural Notes for 疯狂

🏮Cultural insight

In contemporary Chinese culture, 疯狂 often appears in the context of pop culture, especially referring to celebrity fandoms or viral trends, illustrating how quickly something can capture the public's imagination.

Frequently Asked Questions about 疯狂

No, 疯狂 is primarily used in informal contexts, such as conversations or social media.