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    Expressing "extremely" with 极为 (jíwéi)

    Degree & Intensity
    Emphasis

    Structure

    极为 + Adjective

    Explanation

    极为 (jíwéi) is a formal adverb meaning "extremely" or "exceedingly," used to emphasize a very high degree of a quality. It is placed directly before an adjective or stative verb to intensify its meaning. This expression is common in written and formal Chinese.

    Examples

    • 这个问题极为复杂，需要更多时间来研究。

      zhège wèntí jíwéi fùzá, xūyào gèng duō shíjiān lái yánjiū.

      This problem is extremely complex and requires more time to study.

    • 她的表现极为出色，得到了所有评委的认可。

      tā de biǎoxiàn jíwéi chūsè, dédàole suǒyǒu píngwěi de rènkě.

      Her performance was extremely outstanding and earned the recognition of all the judges.

    • 今天的天气极为炎热，大家尽量待在室内吧。

      jīntiān de tiānqì jíwéi yánrè, dàjiā jǐnliàng dāi zài shìnèi ba.

      The weather today is extremely hot; everyone should try to stay indoors.

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