A2 particle Informal #1,000 most common 1 min read

极了

jile /jí le/
Practice it

Use '极了' after an adjective to emphasize it means 'extremely' or 'to the utmost degree'.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Expresses extreme degree after an adjective.
  • Used to intensify adjectives, showing a high level.
  • Common in spoken Chinese for strong emotions.

Overview

“极了”是汉语中一个非常常用且重要的副词，专门用来修饰形容词，表示程度达到了非常高的水平。它能够有效地增强形容词所表达的意义，使语言更加生动、形象和富有感染力。在日常交流和书面语中，“极了”的出镜率很高，是学习者掌握的基础词汇之一。

“极了”最典型的用法是放在形容词后面，构成“形容词 + 极了”的结构。这个结构相当于英语中的“extremely + adjective”或“very + adjective”，但语气上更强调“到了极点”的程度。例如，“高兴极了”、“漂亮极了”、“累极了”。有时，它也可以单独使用，作为一种感叹，表示“太棒了！”或“太……”的意思，但这种用法相对较少，且多用于口语。

“极了”常用于表达各种强烈的情感，如高兴、难过、兴奋、生气等。也可以用来形容事物的状态，如天气、风景、味道、声音等。在日常对话中，人们经常用它来分享自己的感受或描述所见所闻。例如，在描述一次愉快的旅行时，会说“那里的风景美极了”；在谈论自己的考试成绩时，可能会说“我这次考得好极了”或者“我这次考得糟极了”。

与“极了”意思相近的词还有“非常”、“很”、“特别”、“十分”等。但“极了”比“非常”、“很”等词语的程度更深，语气更强烈，带有“到了顶峰”的含义。“特别”和“十分”也表示程度高，但“极了”在表达情感的极致方面更具优势。例如，“高兴极了”比“很高兴”更能体现出那种难以抑制的喜悦之情。“极了”通常用于口语和非正式书面语，而“十分”在正式场合使用更普遍。

Examples

1

今天天气真好，让人心情舒畅极了！

everyday

The weather today is so good, it makes one feel extremely happy!

2

听到这个不幸的消息，他悲痛极了。

formal

Hearing this unfortunate news, he was exceedingly grieved.

3

哇，你这件新衣服太漂亮极了！

informal

Wow, your new dress is extremely beautiful!

4

这项研究的结果令人兴奋极了，为我们开辟了新的研究方向。

academic

The results of this research are exceedingly exciting, opening up new research directions for us.

Common Collocations

高兴极了 Extremely happy
累极了 Exhausted
漂亮极了 Extremely beautiful
难过极了 Extremely sad

Common Phrases

太...了

Too... (indicating extreme degree)

真...啊

Really... (expressing exclamation)

简直...极了

Simply... to the extreme

Often Confused With

极了 vs 非常

'非常' (fēicháng) is a common adverb meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. While '极了' also means 'extremely', '极了' often implies a stronger, more absolute degree, reaching the 'utmost point'. '非常' is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts, including more formal ones, while '极了' leans more towards expressing strong emotions or states in everyday language.

极了 vs 极其

'极其' (jíqí) is a more formal adverb meaning 'extremely' or 'to the highest degree'. It is often used in written or more formal spoken Chinese. Unlike '极了', which typically follows an adjective, '极其' usually precedes the adjective or the word it modifies. For example, '极其重要' (extremely important) vs. '重要极了' (extremely important).

Grammar Patterns

形容词 + 极了 A + 极了 (e.g., 高兴极了) Adjective + 极了

How to Use It

Usage Notes

This particle is primarily used in spoken Chinese and informal writing to add emphasis. It generally follows an adjective to indicate an extreme degree. Avoid using it in highly formal or academic texts where more neutral adverbs like '非常' or '极其' might be preferred.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes incorrectly place '极了' before the adjective (e.g., '极了高兴'). Remember that '极了' functions like an intensifier that comes *after* the word it modifies. Also, avoid using it with verbs; it's meant for adjectives.

Tips

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Emphasize with 'Jí Le'

Use '极了' after adjectives to strongly emphasize the degree, like saying 'extremely' or 'awfully' in English.

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Placement is Key

Remember '极了' comes *after* the adjective, not before it. Incorrect placement can sound unnatural.

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Expressing Strong Feelings

Using '极了' is a common and natural way for native speakers to express intense emotions or strong opinions.

Word Origin

The character '极' originally referred to the highest point or the pole. Its meaning evolved to signify 'extreme' or 'utmost'. The particle '了' here functions as a modal particle indicating a change of state or completion, reinforcing the sense of reaching an extreme point.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, expressing strong emotions directly is common in informal settings. Using '极了' allows speakers to vividly convey the intensity of their feelings or observations, fostering a sense of shared experience and understanding.

Memory Tip

Think of '极了' (jí le) as 'reached the *peak*, man!' when you want to emphasize how extreme something is.

Frequently Asked Questions

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通常不可以直接用在动词后面。它主要用来修饰形容词，表示程度。如果想修饰动词，通常会用“极其”或“非常”等副词。

“极了”比“非常”的程度更深，语气更强烈，有“达到顶峰”的意思。 “非常”表示程度高，但不如“极了”那么极致。

几乎可以用于任何形容词后面，用来表达强烈的程度，无论是褒义还是贬义的形容词都可以。

可以，尤其是在需要表达强烈情感或强调某种状态的非正式书面语中，如日记、博客、小说对话等。在非常正式的学术或公文写作中，可能更倾向于使用“极其”、“非常”等。

Test Yourself

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这次的电影真好看___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 极了

“极了”用在形容词“好看”后面，表示程度非常高，语气强烈。

multiple choice

他听到这个消息后感到非常难过。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 他听到这个消息后感到难过极了。

“难过极了”比“非常难过”更能表达出程度非常深、达到极致的难过。

sentence building

请用“极了”和下面的词语组成一个句子：今天 / 天气 / 晴朗

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 今天天气晴朗极了。

“极了”用在形容词“晴朗”后面，构成“形容词 + 极了”的结构，表示程度非常高。

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