极了

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jí le
Meaning: extremely
Example
这个电影太好了,简直极了。
hěn hǎo

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极了 (jí le) meaning in English
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极了 (jí le) is an adverb meaning 'extremely' or 'very' in Chinese. It emphasizes the intensity of a situation or quality, often used to express strong feelings or extreme conditions.

The character 极 (jí) originally meant 'extreme' or 'maximum,' and 了 (le) is a particle that indicates completion or emphasis. Together, they form a phrase that intensifies the meaning of the preceding word or clause.

极了 is commonly used in informal speech to add emphasis. For example, it can be used to describe something as extremely good, bad, hot, or cold. It is often paired with adjectives or verbs to highlight the extremity of an action or state.

💬 Example Sentences

这个电影太好了,简直极了。
hěn hǎo
This movie is very good, it's simply excellent.
今天热极了,我几乎要中暑了。
It's so hot today, I almost got heatstroke.

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