English–Chinese

“crazy person” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfēng zi

Example

不要随便叫别人疯子,那很伤人。bú yào suí biàn jiào bié rén fēng zi nà hěn shāng rén

Don't casually call someone a crazy person; it is hurtful.

Illustration for 疯子 (crazy person)

How to say “crazy person” in Chinese

“Crazy person” in Chinese is 疯子 (fēng zi).

A label for a person whose words or actions seem wildly outside ordinary behavior.

Full entry for 疯子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 疯子

他的行为像疯子般的,邻居都感到害怕。tā de xíng wéi xiàng fēng zi bān de lín jū dōu gǎn dào hài pà

His behavior was like a crazy person's, and all the neighbors were frightened.

Tips for using 疯子

  • English speakers often use crazy playfully for ideas, parties, or impressive skills, but this Chinese noun targets a person and normally sounds insulting rather than casual.

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