极 Stroke Order — How to Write 极
极 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
极 Radical and Character Components
极 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 及 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 3 more strokes
极 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jí
Meanings of 极 in Chinese
1
jí极
Refers to the highest point, peak, or extreme end; to reach the ultimate level.
他的画技已臻登峰造极之境，每一笔都充满了生命力。
His painting skills have reached the pinnacle of perfection; every stroke is full of vitality.
Refers to the north and south ends of the Earth (e.g., the Arctic or Antarctic) or the positive and negative terminals of a circuit or magnet.
北极的冰川正在融化。
The glaciers in the Arctic are melting.
To the utmost; to reach the limit or extreme.
我们应该极力保护濒危动物，维护生态平衡。
We should do our utmost to protect endangered animals and maintain ecological balance.
highest, ultimate; the extreme point, limit, or peak of something.
他追求完美到了极致。
He pursues perfection to the ultimate.
As an adverb, it indicates the highest degree; extremely, exceedingly.
这座山景色极其优美。
The scenery of this mountain is extremely beautiful.
Common Words and Phrases with 极
1
Maximum; enormous; extremely great or large.
这项新发现对科学界产生了极大影响。
This new discovery had a tremendous impact on the scientific community.
2
maximum value
在这次实验中，温度的极大值达到了30摄氏度。
In this experiment, the maximum value of the temperature reached 30 degrees Celsius.
3
The polar regions are the areas of Earth surrounding its geographical poles, specifically the North Pole and South Pole.
考察队前往极地，研究那里的冰川融化情况和独特的生态系统。
The expedition team went to the polar regions to study the melting glaciers and unique ecosystems there.
4
A pole; an extreme point or utmost limit.
经过长时间的等待，他感觉自己的耐心已达到极点
After a long wait, he felt his patience had reached its limit.
5
6
Extreme; utmost point or degree.
沙漠中的气候极端干燥，动植物很难生存。
The climate in the desert is extremely dry, making it difficult for plants and animals to survive.
7
top leader; highest leader
他在公司里奋斗多年，终于成为了决策层的极峰。
After many years of hard work in the company, he finally reached the pinnacle of the decision-making body.
8
A polar front is the boundary between cold air masses from polar regions and warmer air masses from lower latitudes.
在冬季，极锋的位置通常会向南移动，导致更冷的空气影响中纬度地区。
In winter, the position of the polar front usually moves southward, causing colder air to affect mid-latitude regions.
9
Aurora, a natural light display in the sky, especially near the Earth's magnetic poles.
在北欧的冬天，人们有机会看到美丽的极光在夜空中舞动。
In the winter in Northern Europe, people have the opportunity to see the beautiful aurora dancing in the night sky.
10
Extremely good or excellent.
这本小说的情节设计极好，引人入胜。
The plot design of this novel is excellent, making it captivating.
11
Polarization; the process of creating or acquiring polarity, often involving the separation of charges, alignment of dipoles, or the division into opposing groups or states.
在电化学实验中，电极的极化现象会影响电池的性能。
In electrochemical experiments, the polarization phenomenon of electrodes can affect battery performance.
12
Jílè Shìjiè (极乐世界) refers to the Pure Land in Buddhism, the Western Paradise of Amitābha Buddha, a realm of ultimate bliss, purity, and freedom from suffering. It can also generally denote an ideal or perfect world.
许多信徒都向往有朝一日能够抵达极乐世界。
Many devotees long to arrive at the Pure Land someday.
13
to look as far as the eye can see
站在山顶，极目远眺，景色美不胜收
Standing on the mountaintop, gazing as far as the eye can see, the scenery is breathtaking.
14
Of the highest grade or quality; supreme; top-notch.
他凭借其卓越的才能和贡献，最终坐上了学术界的极品之位，成为了人人敬仰的泰斗。
With his exceptional talent and significant contributions, he ultimately reached the highest echelons in the academic world, becoming a universally revered luminary.
15
Polarogram; a current-voltage curve obtained from a solution using a polarograph.
在化学分析中，极谱图可以帮助科学家们识别溶液中存在的金属离子种类和浓度。
In chemical analysis, a polarogram can help scientists identify the types and concentrations of metal ions present in a solution.
16
The peak or most severe period of a disease, when symptoms are most prominent (fastigium); or a period of highest activity or development (acme).
流感患者在发病的极期可能会出现高烧和全身疼痛。
During the acute stage of the illness, influenza patients may experience high fever and general body aches.
More words with 极
- fù负jí极Negative pole; cathode.
- jī基jí极Base electrode of a transistor.
- nán南jí极The southernmost point on Earth.
- xiāo消jí极negative, passive
- yáng阳jí极anode
- shān栅jí极gate, grid
- zhōng终jí极ultimate, final
- cí磁jí极magnetic pole
- tài太jí极quán拳Tai chi, Tai Chi Chuan
- dēng登jí极ascend the throne, be enthroned
- liǎng两jí极The two poles
- jí极gāo高extremely high, very high
- jí极jiā佳Excellent, Superb
- jí极qí其extremely, exceedingly
- jī积jí极Positive, Active
- jí极qiáng强extremely strong, very powerful
- jí极wéi为extremely, exceedingly
- běi北jí极The Arctic, The North Pole
- jí极jù具Extremely, Highly
- jí极xiàn限limit, extreme
Idioms with 极
- jí极è恶qióng穷xiōng凶extremely wicked and ferocious
- jí极ér而yán言zhī之to speak in the strongest terms
- jí极mù目sì四wàng望gaze as far as eye can reach
- jí极mù目yuǎn远tiào眺gaze as far as eye can see
- jí极mù目yuǎn远wàng望gaze as far as eye can see
- dà大jiān奸jí极è恶utterly treacherous and extremely evil
- dēng登fēng峰zào造jí极reach the pinnacle of skill
- fàn犯yán颜jí极jiàn谏offer bold advice to a superior
- pǐ否jí极tài泰lái来Adversity ends, prosperity begins
- gāo高guān官jí极pǐn品high-ranking official
- jìng静jí极sī思dòng动desire change after prolonged quiet
- lè乐bù不kě可jí极Do not indulge in excessive pleasure
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Open the tool →Questions about 极
What does 极 mean in Chinese?
极 (jí) means “To the utmost” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 极?
极 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 极 have?
极 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 极?
极 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 极?
The radical of 极 is 木, and 极 is a phono-semantic compound.