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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.
Strokes16Frequency#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
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#690Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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疯狂 (fēngkuáng) vs 疯癫 (fēngdiān) — use 疯狂 for extreme intensity or popularity, while 疯癫 emphasizes mental instability.
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.
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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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.
When to use 疯狂
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.
疯狂 or something close to it
疯狂 (fēngkuáng) vs 疯癫 (fēngdiān) — use 疯狂 for extreme intensity or popularity, while 疯癫 emphasizes mental instability.
What learners get wrong
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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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.
