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    Expressing 'extreme' with 极端 (jíduān)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    极端 + Noun

    Explanation

    极端 (jíduān) means "extreme" or "extremist" and can function as an adjective, noun, or adverb. As a modifier, it describes something taken to an excessive degree, such as 极端天气 (extreme weather) or 极端组织 (extremist organization). It carries a negative connotation in most contexts.

    Examples

    • 最近极端天气越来越多，大家要注意安全。

      zuìjìn jíduān tiānqì yuèláiyuè duō, dàjiā yào zhùyì ānquán.

      Extreme weather has been increasing lately; everyone should pay attention to safety.

    • 他的想法太极端了，我不同意。

      tā de xiǎngfǎ tài jíduān le, wǒ bù tóngyì.

      His ideas are too extreme; I don't agree.

    • 任何事情走向极端都不好。

      rènhé shìqing zǒuxiàng jíduān dōu bù hǎo.

      It's not good for anything to go to extremes.

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