痸 (chì) - Madness & insanity

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痸 · chì

Madness;

insanity;

a term for mental illness or derangement.

Madnessinsanitya term for mental illness or derangement.

Usage highlights

MadnessMental derangementInsanity

Synonyms

  • 疯— mad; insane
  • 狂— crazy; wild
  • 癫— mentally deranged

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described a state of madness (痸).
  • He was said to have fallen into a fit of insanity (痸).
  • The term is rarely used in modern medical contexts.

Collocations

  • Madness(痸)
  • Mental derangement(痸)
  • Insanity(痸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 痸 is an archaic character for mental illness, found in classical texts.
  • Its usage in contemporary language is extremely rare and largely historical.

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