COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 极 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 及 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 极 (jí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
extremely
jíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jí
极
extremely
Common words
jī jí
积极
active; energetic; vigorous; positive (outlook)
jí qí
极其
extremely
xiāo jí
消极
negative; passive; inactive
běi jí
北极
the North Pole; the Arctic Pole; the north magnetic pole
jí duān
极端
extreme
jí wéi
极为
extremely; exceedingly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
极
极
极
极
极
极
极
极
LEARNING TIP
Remember 极
Say “jí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 极
Common words and phrases
jī jí
active; energetic; vigorous; positive (outlook)
jí qí
extremely
xiāo jí
negative; passive; inactive
běi jí
the North Pole; the Arctic Pole; the north magnetic pole
jí duān
extreme
jí wéi
extremely; exceedingly
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“极”。
Zhège zì shì “jí”.
This character is “极”.
我正在学习“极”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jí” zì.
I am learning the character “极”.
请写一遍“极”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jí”.
Please write “极” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 极?
极 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 极 (jí) mean?
极 (jí) means extremely.
What is the radical of 极?
The radical of 极 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.