Definition
狂人 literally means 'madman', but is often used figuratively as a strong derogatory term for someone who is extremely arrogant, reckless, or holds extreme views. It carries a literary or dramatic tone and is not a clinical term for mental illness.
n.
madmanmaniac (person who is insane)(derogatory) an extremely arrogant or unbalanced persona lunatic
Examples
- 狂人。Nàge kuáng rén rènwéi zìjǐ shì huángdì.That madman thinks he is the emperor.
- ，狂人。Tā nà zhǒng mùzhōngwúrén de tàidu, zhēn xiàng ge kuáng rén.His arrogant attitude makes him really seem like a madman.
- 狂人。Zhèxiē kuáng rén zhǔzhāng jíduān de zhèngcè.These fanatics advocate extreme policies.
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