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非常 (fēicháng) vs 特别 (tèbié) — use 极了 for informal intensity, while 非常 is more formal and 特别 suggests a special distinction.
极了 is used primarily in spoken and informal written Chinese. It often appears at the end of a sentence, following an adjective or verb. Be careful not to overuse it in formal writing, as it can come across as too casual.
While 极了 is not explicitly covered in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to basic adjectives and verbs students learn at HSK 1 and 2. Students should focus on using it to enhance their descriptive language.
Learners often confuse 极了 with just using adjectives alone, forgetting to add it for emphasis. For example, saying '好' (good) instead of '好极了' (extremely good) misses the intensity.
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How to say extremely; very in Chinese
“extremely; very” in Chinese is极了
极了 (jí le) is an adverbial expression in Mandarin that intensifies the meaning of the preceding adjective or verb, indicating an extreme degree. It is commonly used in informal contexts to express strong feelings or opinions, such as 'very,' 'extremely,' or 'super.'
When to use 极了
极了 is used primarily in spoken and informal written Chinese. It often appears at the end of a sentence, following an adjective or verb. Be careful not to overuse it in formal writing, as it can come across as too casual.
极了 or something close to it
非常 (fēicháng) vs 特别 (tèbié) — use 极了 for informal intensity, while 非常 is more formal and 特别 suggests a special distinction.
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Learners often confuse 极了 with just using adjectives alone, forgetting to add it for emphasis. For example, saying '好' (good) instead of '好极了' (extremely good) misses the intensity.
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Yes, you can use 极了 with most adjectives to intensify their meaning. For example, '好极了' (hǎo jí le) means 'excellent'.
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