…极了

• 拼音: jí le
• 汉字拆解: 极 = 木 (wood) + 及 (reach), meaning the furthest end; 了 = aspectual particle indicating completion or change of state

含义

Extremely; incredibly. A complement structure attached after an adjective to intensify its degree to the maximum.

The pattern [adjective + 极了] is one of the most common degree complements in Chinese. It conveys that something has reached an extreme level, equivalent to 'extremely' or 'incredibly.' It always follows the adjective directly and cannot be separated. Common combinations include 好极了, 漂亮极了, 难极了, and 高兴极了.

例句

1. 今天的天气热极了，大家都不想出门。
2. 她昨天考了一百分，高兴极了。
3. 这道菜的味道好极了，我还想再吃一碗。

用法指南

语境: everyday, spoken, expressions

语气: emphatic

正确说法

• 这个电影好极了！(This film is absolutely brilliant!)
• 外面冷极了，记得穿厚一点。(It's extremely cold outside — remember to dress warmly.)

错误说法

• 我极了高兴。(Don't place 极了 before the adjective — it must always follow the adjective directly, e.g., 我高兴极了.)

起源与历史

极 originally means 'the utmost point' or 'pole' (as in 北极, the North Pole). As a grammatical complement, it indicates that the quality described has reached its absolute limit.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal