(kuáng) - A variant form of 狂 (kuáng), meaning mad,

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kuáng | 7 strokes | radical: 犭

· kuáng

A variant form of 狂 (kuáng), meaning mad, crazy, wild, unrestrained, or violent.

A variant form of 狂 (kuáng), meaning mad,

Usage highlights

variant of 狂mad/crazywild behaviorunrestrainedfurious

Synonyms

  • mad, crazy, wild
  • crazy, insane
  • mentally deranged

Antonyms

  • calm, quiet
  • steady, stable
  • cautious, prudent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The variant character 狅 is rarely used in modern texts (狅).
  • This form appears in some historical documents (狅).
  • Most dictionaries list it as a variant of 狂 (狅).

Collocations

  • variant of 狂()
  • mad/crazy()
  • wild behavior()
  • unrestrained()
  • furious()

Idioms

  • No specific idioms use this variant form()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 狅 is a historical variant of the character 狂, which carries meanings of madness, wildness, and transcendence in Chinese culture.
  • In classical texts, 'madness' could sometimes indicate spiritual ecstasy or unconventional wisdom rather than mental illness.

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