insane, mad

JLPT N1 7 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (kuáng) primarily conveys the idea of madness, craziness, or extreme enthusiasm. It can describe a mental state of being insane or irrational, as well as intense passion or frenzy.

Common Contexts

  • Mental or emotional instability: (kuángzào) means manic or agitated.
  • Extreme enthusiasm or fanaticism: 狂热 (kuángrè) means fervent or fanatical.
  • Describing wild behavior: (kuángxiào) means laughing wildly.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 狂热 (kuángrè): fanatic, fervent enthusiasm, often used for fans or supporters.
  • (kuángzào): manic agitation, emotional instability.
  • (kuángxiào): wild laughter, often implying loss of control.

Usage Notes

When using , it often carries a strong emotional or psychological intensity. It can be negative (madness, agitation) or positive (passionate enthusiasm). Be careful not to confuse with similar words like (fēng), which also means crazy but often implies insanity or madness more clinically. tends to emphasize intensity and extremeness in behavior or emotion.

Register and Tone

is generally neutral but can sound strong or dramatic depending on context. It is common in both spoken and written Chinese, especially in descriptive or expressive language.

Example Sentences

He became restless and crazy because of heartbreak.

The fans passionately support their team.

He laughed wildly, completely losing his reason.