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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

极其 [jíqí]
  1. 1. adverb extremely

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

极其 [jíqí]
  1. 1. most; extremely; exceedingly; critically; stiff; madly; sorely
    他对这个问题的看法极其荒唐。
    His views on this subject are absolutely ridiculous.
    吸烟对身体极其有害。
    Smoking is extremely harmful to your health.
    他的评论极其深刻。
    His comments were most penetrating.
  2. 2. adjective (literary) exquisite; excruciating (pain)

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

极其 [jíqí]
  1. 1. 极端;非常(只修饰多音节形容词、动词)
    极其诚恳
    极其重视。

Examples

用心极其恶毒
entertain most evil designs
对这种人极其反感
have a strong aversion to such people; feel a repugnance to such people
这是极其个别的事例。
Such instances are very rare.
吸烟对身体极其有害。
Smoking is extremely harmful to your health.
他画的奔马,栩栩如生,极其神似。
The galloping horses he paints are extremely lifelike.
极其微小
infinitely small; infinitesimal
汉语的语汇是极其丰富的。
Chinese has a very rich vocabulary.
他讲故事总是绘影绘声的,极其生动。
He can always tell stories that are true to life.

Collocations

极其满意
to be exceedingly satisfied with
极其乐意
to be very pleased
极其深刻
extremely profound

Word Decomposition


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nciku Note

Types of adverbs: degree

Types of adverbs: degree

If an adverb is used to modify the adjective or verb as an adverbial adjunct, it should be put before them. Verbs or even nouns ending with character "地" de and functioning as adverbs remain are regarded as adjectives.

Some adverbs can indicate degree as well, such as "很" hěn, "极", "挺" tǐng, "怪" guài, "太" tài,"非常" fēi cháng,"极其" jí qí, "最" zuì, "更" gèng, "相当" xiāng dāng, "稍微" shāo wēi, "略" lüè, "比较" bǐ jiào, "有点" yǒu diǎn, "多么" duō me and “几乎” jī hū.

(1) 他的想法独特。
Tā de xiǎng fǎ hěn dú tè.
He has some very interesting opinions.

(2) 当时我觉得怪不好意思的。
Dāng shí wǒ jué de guài bù hǎo yì sī de.
At that time I was a bit embarrassed.

(3) 这件衣服有点贵。
Zhè jiàn yī fu yǒu diǎn guì.
These clothes are a bit expensive.

(4) 你是棒的。
Nǐ shì zuì bàng de.
You are really awesome.

(5) 这道菜稍微咸了一点。
Zhè dào cài shāo wēi xián le yì diǎn.
This food is a little salty.

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