sat1 sam1 fung1失心瘋失心疯
Jyutpingsat1 sam1 fung1
Yalesāt sām fūng
Definition
To go insane, lose one's mind, or act in a crazed and irrational manner.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Describes a sudden, irrational, or uncharacteristic outburst of behavior rather than a clinical diagnosis of mental illness. It often implies that the person is acting out of character or has temporarily lost their sense of judgment due to extreme anger, excitement, or panic. The term carries a slightly dramatic tone, making it common in arguments or when describing someone acting erratically.
Examples
Have you lost your mind? Why are you throwing everything away?
He ran out into the road like a madman, it was really dangerous.
Related words
Common phrases
like a madman
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe actual medical or psychological conditions, as it is considered derogatory and dismissive when applied to genuine mental health struggles.
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