抽风

抽風
chōufēng
verb #31,998

Meanings

  1. 1 to have a convulsion / spasm
  2. 2 (of equipment) to ventilate, induce a draft
  3. 3 to act crazy / go nuts / freak out

Examples

HSK 4
Háizi fāshāo chōufēng le, gǎnkuài sòng yīyuàn!
The child has a convulsion from the fever. Get to the hospital quickly!
HSK 5
Nǐ jīntiān zěnme chōufēng shìde luànfā píqì?
Why are you flying off the handle like a lunatic today?

Tips

register
Three distinct uses by context: (1) medical - febrile convulsion in children; (2) HVAC - 抽风机 (extractor fan); (3) slang - 'losing it / acting crazy', as in 什么 ('what's gotten into you?'). Slang use is everyday and not vulgar, but informal.

Stroke Order

chōu
fēng