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HSK 7

极为

极为 (jíwéi) - Extremely, exceedingly

Explanation

极为 is an adverb with a formal tone, used to emphasize the highest degree of an adjective or verb. It is usually placed before an adjective or verb to express something absolute, similar to 'extremely' or 'exceedingly' in English. The common structure is '极为 + adjective' (e.g. 极为杰出). In everyday speech, people prefer '非常', while '极为' is literary or formal in nature.

Examples

齐白石是极为杰出的画家。
qíbáishíshìjíwéijiéchūdehuàjiā。
能源汽车的发展前景极为广阔。
néngyuánqìchēdefāzhǎnqiánjǐngjíwéiguǎngkuò。

Learn “极为” effectively

The grammar point “极为” (极为 (jíwéi) - Extremely, exceedingly) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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