痴
foolish; obsessed; fan
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
stupid; foolish; silly
Describes a lack of intelligence or common sense.
People laugh at me for being too foolish.
You are simply a fool.
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It's like a fool talking in his sleep; no one will believe it.
This idea is too foolish.
Stop playing dumb.
verb
to be obsessed with; to be infatuated with
Often used in compound words like 痴情 or 痴迷.
He is extremely obsessed with music.
She has been infatuated with him for ten years.
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Only an infatuated person would do such a thing.
He is delusional in wanting to get rich overnight.
Don't be too obsessed with fame and fortune.
noun
an obsessed person; a fanatic; an enthusiast
Usually appears in compound nouns like 书痴, 球痴.
He is a bookworm.
Tennis fanatics go to the gym to play often.
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He is a famous movie buff.
This shop attracts many foodies.
I am a football fanatic.
adjective
crazy; mentally ill; deranged (dialect)
dialectDialectal usage, often referring to someone who has gone mad or acts crazily.
That person is a bit crazy; don't pay attention to him.
That child was scared out of his wits.
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He went crazy from anger.
There is a madman in the village who often talks nonsense.
He became deranged after losing his love.