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Adjectives with 极了 ("ji2le")

极了 jíle

Adjective
HSK 3

Structure

Subj. + Adj. + 极了

Translations

  • very
  • really

Definition

'极了'是一个程度补语，用在形容词后面表示程度达到极点，相当于'非常'、'极其'。

'极了' is a degree complement used after adjectives to indicate the highest degree, equivalent to 'extremely' or 'very much'.

Usage

将'极了'直接放在形容词后面，构成'形容词+极了'结构，多用于口语表达，表示强烈的肯定或赞叹。

Place '极了' directly after an adjective to form the structure 'adjective + 极了'. It is often used in spoken Chinese to express strong affirmation or admiration.

Examples

  • 1 这个蛋糕好吃极了！(This cake is extremely delicious!)
  • 2 昨天的电影精彩极了。(Yesterday's movie was extremely wonderful.)
  • 3 他跑得快极了。(He runs extremely fast.)
  • 4 这件衣服漂亮极了。(This piece of clothing is extremely beautiful.)
  • 5 天气热极了。(The weather is extremely hot.)

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