Definition
极了 is a suffix-like complement that attaches directly to adjectives to express 'extremely' or 'so very'. You can't use it alone; it always follows an adjective (e.g., 好极了 'excellent', 贵极了 'extremely expensive'). It's a colloquial intensifier common in spoken and written Chinese.
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extremely (suffix attached to adjectives, indicating the highest degree)
Examples
- 极了！Zhège cài hǎochī jí le!This dish is absolutely delicious!
- 极了。Jīntiān de fēngjǐng piàoliang jí le.Today's scenery is unbelievably beautiful.
- 极了，。Tā gāoxìng jí le, yīnwèi ná dào le dì yī míng.He was overjoyed because he got first place.
Grammar
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