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

HSK 6

她极力控制自己的情绪。

Tā jílì kòngzhì zìjǐ de qíngxù.

She tried her utmost to control her emotions.

HSK 7-9

他极力推荐这本书。

Tā jílì tuījiàn zhè běn shū.

He strongly recommended this book.

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