瘋

简 疯 · 繁 瘋
Mandarin · pinyin fēng

Meanings

  1. insane
  2. mad
  3. wild
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瘋
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疯
fēng · crazy, insane, mentally ill
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  1. to go crazy; to become insane; to go mad
  2. to play wilfully; to engage in wild play
  3. mentally unstable; crazy; insane; mad
  4. overgrown

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