ji3癔
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Yaleyi
Definition
Hysteria; a state of uncontrollable emotion or excitement.
colloquialemotionhealth
How it's used
Used almost exclusively in the phrase 發癔症 to describe someone acting erratically, irrationally, or losing control of their emotions. It carries a slightly derogatory or dismissive tone, suggesting the person is being unreasonable or dramatic rather than suffering from a clinical condition. It is rarely used as a standalone noun in casual speech.
Examples
He is having a hysterical episode, don't pay him any mind.
Why are you suddenly screaming like a hysteric?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 癲, which is a broader term for being crazy or acting wild. 癔 specifically implies a sudden, irrational outburst or a state of hysterical agitation.
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