AdjectivesHSK 4

Adjectives with 极了

Add 极了 directly after an adjective to express 'extremely' or 'so [adjective]'. Unlike other degree complements, this one doesn't need 得, but the 了 is mandatory.

Structure

Subj. + Adj. + 极了
Unlike other degree complements, this pattern does not use 得.

Examples

  • 这个主意好极了
    Zhège zhǔyi hǎo jíle .
    This idea is perfect.
  • 味道好极了!
    Wèidào hǎo jíle !
    The taste is perfect!
  • 婚礼热闹极了
    Hūnlǐ rènao jíle .
    The wedding was very lively.
  • 昨天的派对无聊极了!
    Zuótiān de pàiduì wúliáo jíle !
    Yesterday's party was so boring!
  • 高考那天,我紧张极了
    Gāokǎo nà tiān, wǒ jǐnzhāng jíle .
    I was super nervous the day I took the college entrance examination.

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