AdverbsHSK 3

Using 极 as an Adverb for "Extremely"

极 means "extremely" and is placed before an adjective or stative verb to intensify it, similar to 非常.

It is more formal and literary than 很 or 非常, and is commonly seen in writing and formal speech.

Structure

极 + Adj./Stative Verb

Use before adjectives or stative verbs to mean "extremely." Often used in written or formal contexts.

这里的风景极美。
Zhè lǐ de fēng jǐng jí měi.
The scenery here is extremely beautiful.
他对这个决定极不满意。
Tā duì zhè ge jué dìng jí bù mǎn yì.
He is extremely dissatisfied with this decision.
今天天气极冷，要注意保暖。
Jīn tiān tiān qì jí lěng, yào zhù yì bǎo nuǎn.
It's extremely cold today; be sure to keep warm.
这本书极有意思，我一口气读完了。
Zhè běn shū jí yǒu yì si, wǒ yì kǒu qì dú wán le.
This book is extremely interesting; I finished it in one sitting.