"have a loose screw" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 脑子有点不正常
• 有点疯

Definition

这是非正式地说某人举止怪异或有点疯狂，好像脑子不太正常。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是非正式且带幽默的说法，多用在朋友之间，不能用于正式或严肃场合。通常形容人有点古怪或做事不寻常，不用于指严重心理问题。

Examples

I think Tom has a loose screw because he talks to his plants every day.

我觉得汤姆**脑子有点不正常**，因为他每天都和植物说话。

Mary must have a loose screw to wear a coat in summer.

玛丽夏天穿大衣，真是**脑子有点不正常**。

People say my uncle has a loose screw because he collects rubber ducks.

人们说我叔叔**脑子有点不正常**，因为他收集橡皮鸭。

You seriously have a loose screw if you think that's a good idea.

你要是觉得那是个好主意，真是**脑子有点毛病**。

Don't listen to him—he has a loose screw sometimes.

别理他，他有时候**脑子有点不正常**。

My brother's always coming up with wild plans. I guess he just has a loose screw.

我哥哥总想出疯狂的计划。我想他就是**脑子有点不正常**。