狂热

• Pinyin: kuáng rè
• Hanzi breakdown: 狂 = wild; 热 = 丸 + 灬 (fire) — hot/fervent

Meaning

Fanatical; fervent; frenzied. Intense, often excessive enthusiasm or passion.

Describes extreme enthusiasm that may border on obsession. Can be positive (passion for a hobby) or negative (dangerous fanaticism). Often used for fans, believers, or collectors.

Examples

1. 他是一个狂热的篮球迷。 He is a fanatical basketball fan.
2. 市场出现了狂热的投机情绪。 The market showed frenzied speculative sentiment.
3. 狂热的追星行为有时会带来负面影响。 Fanatical celebrity worship can sometimes have negative effects.

Usage Guide

Context: fandom, enthusiasm, criticism

Tone: intense

Do Say

• 他对音乐有着狂热的追求。(He has a fervent pursuit of music.)
• 狂热的粉丝在机场等了一整夜。(Fanatical fans waited at the airport all night.)

Don't Say

• 用狂热形容普通的喜欢，如'我狂热喜欢喝茶'。(狂热 implies obsessive passion — use 热爱 for strong but reasonable enthusiasm)

Origin & History

Compound of 狂 (wild/crazy) + 热 (hot/fervent). Literally 'wildly fervent.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal