极为 (jí wéi) — extremely, exceedingly

Definition

Written-form adverb meaning 'extremely,' stronger in tone than the everyday 极. Pairs most naturally with two-syllable adjectives (极为重要).

adverb
extremelyexceedingly

Examples

  • 极为
    Zhè ge fāng àn jí wéi zhòng yào, wǒ men bì xū rèn zhēn kǎo lǜ.
    This plan is extremely important; we must consider it carefully.
  • 极为
    Tā de tài dù jí wéi yǒu hǎo, dà jiā dōu hěn xǐ huan tā.
    His attitude is extremely friendly; everyone likes him very much.
  • 极为
    Zhè ge wèn tí jí wéi fù zá, xū yào gèng duō shí jiān yán jiū.
    This problem is extremely complex and needs more time to study.

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