极 (jí): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

degree and intensity

极 + X

Words that strengthen degree or mark an extreme state.

HSK 5

positive and negative attitudes

Words that show approval or disapproval in a strong way.

HSK 4

jī积

jí极

active

HSK 5

xiāo消

jí极

negative; passive; inactive

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

jí极

lì力

with all one's might; to the utmost

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

zhōng终

jí极

ultimate

Fixed compound meanings

In words like 北极, 南极洲, 两极, and 太极, 极 (jí) is part of a fixed compound referring to a pole or the supreme ultimate.

HSK 6

běi北

jí极

the North Pole

HSK 3.0 · L6

Nán南

jí极

zhōu洲

Antarctica

HSK 3.0 · L6

liǎng两

jí极

the two poles (North and South); two extremes

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

tài太

jí极

Tai Chi / supreme ultimate

极 (jí): Extreme — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 极

Stroke Order Diagrams 极

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 极

How to Use 极

degree and intensity

HSK Vocabulary: 极

Example Sentences

HSK Level 3

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positive and negative attitudes

Fixed compound meanings

Related Characters

HSK Level 3

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