你疯了吗 (nǐ fēng le ma)
What does 你疯了吗 (nǐ fēng le ma) mean? 你疯了吗 (nǐ fēng le ma) is a Chinese moderate that translates to “are you crazy? / are you insane?” in English.
Literal Translation
you crazy了吗
Meaning & Usage
"are you crazy? / are you insane?"
Are you crazy? Questioning sanity.
Examples in the Wild
你疯了吗？开这么快！ (Nǐ fēngle ma? Driving so fast! - Are you crazy?)
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Common expression of disbelief. Not strictly profanity but confrontational. Used when someone does something irrational or dangerous.
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