极 (jí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 极 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 极 (jí) means "extremely; pole". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 极 stroke by stroke?

极 has 7 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 极 and 未?

极 (jí) and 未 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 极?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 极?

Common words containing 极 include: 极了 (jí le) — extremely; very; 积极 (jī jí) — positive / active; 南极 (nán jí) — South Pole.

How to Write 极

The character 极 (jí) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

极 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means extremely; pole.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 极 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 极

极了 jí le

extremely; very

积极 jī jí

positive / active

南极 nán jí

South Pole

Example Sentences

好极了！

hǎo jí le

Excellent! / Wonderful!

他很积极。

tā hěn jī jí

He is very proactive and positive.

南极很冷。

nán jí hěn lěng

The South Pole is very cold.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

Practice Writing 极 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 极

What does 极 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 极 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 极 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 极?

What common words use 极?

How to Write 极 (jí)