Definition
极度 (jí dù) means 'extremely' and is used in both formal and informal contexts. Among the synonyms, 极为 (jíwéi) is more formal and literary, 极其 (jíqí) is neutral and very common, while 极端 (jíduān) carries a stronger sense of 'extreme' often with a judgmental tone.
adverb
extremely
Easily confused
- 嫉妒jí dùsound-aliketo be jealous of; to envy
- 季度jì dùsound-alikequarter (of a year)
- 忌妒jì dusound-aliketo be jealous of; to envy
Examples
- 极度。Kǎoshì qián tā gǎndào jí dù jǐnzhāng.He felt extremely nervous before the exam.
- 极度。Zhè zuò chéngshì de fángjià jí dù gāo.Housing prices in this city are extremely high.
- 极度。Tā duì zhège jiéguǒ jí dù shīwàng.He was extremely disappointed with this result.
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