HSK · Level 64
105 words
Chinese word
极端
Pronunciation
Pinyinjí duān
Meaning
- adjectiveextreme
Example
他的看法很极端。tā de kàn fǎ hěn jí duān
His views are very extreme.
More examples
在极端天气下，航班可能被取消。zài jí duān tiān qì xià háng bān kě néng bèi qǔ xiāo
During extreme weather, flights may be canceled.
Core concept
Treats an opinion, attitude, or action as if it has reached an outer edge, leaving little room for a middle position.
Common phrases
极端天气jí duān tiān qì
extreme weather
极端情况jí duān qíng kuàng
extreme circumstances
极端分子jí duān fèn zǐ
extremist
Similar words
偏激piān jī: Describes a strongly one-sided view or attitude that lacks flexibility and compromise.
过分guò fèn: Describes something excessive because it exceeds the usual or reasonable limit.
激进jī jìn: Describes support for rapid, major reform or change.
Definition in Chinese
指言论、行为或态度带有强烈极端性，常伴随情绪化或对立，缺乏中间立场。zhǐ yán lùn xíng wéi huò tài dù dài yǒu qiáng liè jí duān xìng cháng bàn suí qíng xù huà huò duì lì quē fá zhōng jiān lì chǎng
Word origin
极 (jí, "limit") + 端 (duān, "end") presents something pushed to an outermost point, which extends naturally to strongly one-sided views and behavior.
Usage tips
- For a calmer everyday tone, this adjective commonly modifies a view, attitude, or action rather than labeling the person who holds or shows it.