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March 24, 2026
极其(極其)jíqí(ji2qi2)
极其 (jí qí) means 'extremely' or 'very much.' It is often used to emphasize the degree of an adjective or adverb, indicating a high level of intensity or quality. Commonly found in both spoken and written Chinese, it adds a strong emphasis to feelings, conditions, or characteristics.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of extremes often reflects the importance of balance and moderation, especially in philosophical thought. Using 极其 can be seen as an expression of strong feelings in a culture that often values subtlety.
Memory Tip
Imagine a roller coaster that goes '极其' (extremely) high up into the sky, symbolizing the extreme heights of excitement. The character '极' (jí) looks like a mountain peak, representing the highest point, while '其' (qí) can be thought of as a bridge connecting to the extreme experience.
Meanings of 极其
jíqí(ji2qi2)
1extremely
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About 极其
极其Simplified
極其Traditional
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#4733Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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极其 (jíqí) vs 非常 (fēicháng) — use 极其 for a stronger emphasis than 非常.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a roller coaster that goes '极其' (extremely) high up into the sky, symbolizing the extreme heights of excitement. The character '极' (jí) looks like a mountain peak, representing the highest point, while '其' (qí) can be thought of as a bridge connecting to the extreme experience.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 极其 with 以及 (yǐ jí), which means 'as well as.' It’s used in both formal and informal contexts, but it tends to be more prevalent in written language. Common collocations include 极其重要 (extremely important) and 极其困难 (extremely difficult).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 极其 connects to the theme of intensifiers. Students should focus on using it with various adjectives to practice expressing degrees of comparison. Pairing it with words like 重要 (important) or 漂亮 (beautiful) can help solidify its usage.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of extremes often reflects the importance of balance and moderation, especially in philosophical thought. Using 极其 can be seen as an expression of strong feelings in a culture that often values subtlety.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 极其 with 极端 (jí duān), which means 'extreme' in a more negative sense. For example, saying '极其的天气' (extremely weather) is incorrect; it should simply be '极其天气' or '极其恶劣的天气' (extremely bad weather).
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Grammar Patterns of 极其
极其 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The principal is an exceedingly responsible person.
Example Sentences for 极其 (10)
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1
我有限的外交手腕儿受到了极其严峻的考验。
wǒ yǒu xiàn de wài jiāo shǒu wàn ér shòu dào le jí qí yán jùn de kǎo yàn。
My limited diplomatic skills were tested to the utmost.
2
不知道为什么，我觉得这极其滑稽。
bù zhī dào wéi shí mó， ， wǒ jué dé zhè jí qí huá。
For some unaccountable reason, it struck me as extremely funny.
3
那是一次极其痛苦的返回伦敦的旅行。
nà shì yī cì jí qí tòng kǔ de fǎn huí lún dūn de lǚ háng。
It was an acutely uncomfortable journey back to London.
4
那是个极其艰苦的工作。
nà shì gè jí qí jiān kǔ de gōng zuò。
It was incredibly hard work.
5
他最好的朋友在极其可疑的情况下被警察打死了。
tā zuì hǎo de péng yǒu zài jí qí kě yí de qíng kuàng xià bèi jǐng chá dǎ sǐ le。
His best friend was killed by police under extremely questionable circumstances.
6
她确实对他极其不耐烦，但哪个母亲不是这样呢？
tā què shí duì tā jí qí bù nài fán， ， dàn nǎ gè mǔ qīn bù shì zhè yàng？
It's true she gets madly impatient with him, but what mother doesn't?
7
在极其危险的情况下你应当先控制住自己.
zài jí qí wēi xiǎn de qíng kuàng xià nǐ yīng dāng xiān kòng zhì zhù zì jǐ.
You should gather yourself together firstly under conditions of great danger.
8
她对他的爱经受着极其严峻的考验。
tā duì tā de ài jīng shòu zháo jí qí yán jùn de kǎo yàn。
Her love for him was being tested to its limits.
9
从事高等教育的人员新老更替极其缓慢。
cóng shì gāo děng jiào yù de rén yuán xīn lǎo gēng tì jí qí huǎn màn。
There has been very little renewal of personnel in higher education.
10
个子高会使你感觉极其自信。
gè zǐ gāo huì shǐ nǐ gǎn jué jí qí zì xìn。
Being tall can make you feel incredibly self-confident.
Cultural Notes for 极其
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In Chinese culture, the concept of extremes often reflects the importance of balance and moderation, especially in philosophical thought. Using 极其 can be seen as an expression of strong feelings in a culture that often values subtlety.
Frequently Asked Questions about 极其
Yes, while it's more common in written Chinese, it is also used in spoken language, especially for emphasis.
Not necessarily; it can be used with both positive and negative adjectives to indicate extremity.
Both mean 'very' or 'extremely,' but 极其 is stronger and often used in more formal contexts.
