走极端 (zǒu jí duān) — to go to extremes, to adopt an extreme stance

Definition

A colloquial verb meaning to go to extremes — to take or insist on an extreme position instead of a balanced one. Often carries a negative tone, as in the example 不要走极端 ('don't go too far').

verb

to go to extremesto adopt an extreme stance

Examples

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Tā zài zhè ge wèn tí shàng zǒu le jí duān.
He went to extremes on this issue.
走极端，。
Bú yào zǒu jí duān, yào lěng jìng sī kǎo.
Don't go to extremes; stay calm and think.
走极端，。
Tā zǒng ài zǒu jí duān, dà jiā dōu bù xǐ huan tā.
He always likes to go to extremes, so everyone dislikes him.

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