极力

極力

jílì

adverb HSK 7-9 #11,874

Meanings

1 with all one’s might
2 to do one’s utmost
3 strenuously

Characters

extreme; utmost

strength; power; force

Examples

他极力推荐这本书。

Tā jílì tuījiàn zhè běn shū.

He strongly recommended this book.

她极力控制自己的情绪。

Tā jílì kòngzhì zìjǐ de qíngxù.

She tried her utmost to control her emotions.

Tips

usage

极力 modifies verbs to mean doing something with maximum effort: 极力反对 (vehemently oppose), 极力支持 (strongly support), 极力劝说 (urge strenuously).

Stroke Order

极 jí

力 lì