狂

• Pinyin: kuáng
• Hanzi breakdown: 狂 = 犭 (dog radical) + 王 (king), suggesting unrestrained or wild behavior

Meaning

Crazy; wild; arrogant. Describes extreme or unrestrained behavior or attitude.

Has multiple nuances: can mean mentally unhinged, wildly enthusiastic, or arrogantly presumptuous. Often used in compounds like 疯狂 (insane), 狂热 (fanatical), or 狂妄 (arrogant). As a standalone, often implies excessive confidence or unrestrained passion.

Examples

1. 他最近工作起来简直像疯了一样狂。 He has been working like a maniac lately.
2. 这个人太狂了，根本不把别人放在眼里。 This person is too arrogant and doesn't take anyone else seriously.
3. 粉丝们狂热地追着明星要签名。 The fans fanatically chased the celebrity for autographs.

Usage Guide

Context: everyday, criticism, enthusiasm

Tone: intense

Do Say

• 别太狂了，小心摔跟头。(Don't be so arrogant, watch out for a fall.)
• 他们简直狂到不行，一口气买了十件。(They went absolutely crazy and bought ten pieces in one go.)

Don't Say

• 他学习很狂。(Don't use 狂 for diligent studying — use 用功 or 刻苦; 狂 implies wild or unhinged, not dedicated)

Origin & History

犭 (dog radical) + 王 (king). The character originally depicted a dog acting as if it were king — behaving wildly or arrogantly above its station.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal