绝
jué
Meaning
- absolutely
- extinct
- to cut short
Definition
极，最；独一无二的；断绝；穷尽；没有出路的；一定，无论如何。
extremely, most; unique; cut off; exhausted; hopeless; absolutely, by all means.
Usage
常作为副词或形容词，表示程度极高或绝对状态，也可表示断绝、穷尽等含义。
Often used as an adverb or adjective to indicate a high degree or absolute state, or to denote severance or exhaustion.
Examples
- 1 这个主意绝了！(This idea is absolutely brilliant!)
- 2 他绝不去那种地方。(He absolutely won't go to that kind of place.)
- 3 她的舞姿绝美。(Her dance moves are extremely beautiful.)
- 4 这条路已经绝了。(This road has been cut off.)
- 5 别把话说绝了。(Don't say anything too absolute.)
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