reach the extreme; utmost
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to reach the extreme; to reach the utmost point; to be at the peak
Commonly used as a complement after adjectives to indicate the highest degree of a quality or state.
Tā他
de的
xíng行
wéi为
zhēn真
shì是
kě可
wù恶
zhì至
jí极
。
His behavior is truly detestable to the extreme.
Zhè这
dào道
cài菜
měi美
wèi味
zhì至
jí极
，
ràng让
rén人
huí回
wèi味
wú无
qióng穷
。
This dish is extremely delicious, leaving a lasting aftertaste.
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Tā他
cōng聪
míng明
zhì至
jí极
，
shén什
me么
wèn问
tí题
dōu都
nán难
bù不
dǎo倒
tā他
。
He is extremely intelligent; no problem can stump him.
Tā她
gǎn感
dào到
tòng痛
kǔ苦
zhì至
jí极
，
chè彻
yè夜
wèi未
mián眠
。
She felt extreme pain and could not sleep all night.