极端

• 拼音: jí duān
• 汉字拆解: 极 = 木 (wood) + 亟 (phonetic) — utmost point; 端 = 立 (stand) + 山 (mountain) + 而 (and)

含义

Extreme; extremity; radical. Describes something at the furthest point or degree, often implying excess.

Refers to the most severe degree of something, often with negative connotations of being excessive or unreasonable. Used to describe extreme weather, views, behavior, or situations. As an adverb, intensifies descriptions to mean 'extremely.'

例句

1. 他的观点太极端了，完全不考虑实际情况。
2. 极端天气越来越频繁，给农业生产带来了很大挑战。
3. 任何事情走向极端都不好，凡事要适度。

用法指南

语境: news, discussion, criticism

语气: cautionary

正确说法

• 不要走极端。(Don't go to extremes.)
• 他极端自私。(He is extremely selfish.)

错误说法

• 这个饭极端好吃。(For 'very delicious,' use 非常 or 特别 — 极端 implies negative excess)

起源与历史

Compound of 极 (extreme, utmost) and 端 (end, point). Literally the furthest end or point, hence extreme degree.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal