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极

jí

Description

"极"表示程度非常高,常常放在词的前面或后面,意思是"到了最高的地方"。

"极" indicates a very high degree, often placed before or after a word, meaning "reaching the highest point."

比如"好极了"就是说非常好。

For example, "好极了" means very good.

Meanings

极jí

extremely; to the highest degree

这个菜好吃极了。

This dish is extremely delicious.

极jí

pole; extreme point

北极非常冷。

The Arctic is very cold.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    "极了" after an adjective is a very common spoken pattern for "extremely".

  • Etymology

    originally meant the ridgepole/highest point, extended to "utmost".

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