HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
狂 — mad
- Reading
- kuáng
- Meaning
- mad; wild; crazy; unrestrained
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
狂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is kuáng and it means mad; wild; crazy; unrestrained. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
狂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 狂 (crazy, wild, mad), 疯狂 (crazy, mad, insane) and 狂欢 (carnival, revelry).
Chinese words containing 狂
Frequently asked questions
What does 狂 mean in Chinese?
狂 means mad; wild; crazy; unrestrained in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 狂 read?
狂 is read kuáng. Reading it inside real words — 狂 and 疯狂 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 狂 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 狂 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 狂 in a word?
A common word containing 狂 is 狂 (kuáng) — "crazy, wild, mad". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 狂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 狂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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