极力

jí lì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to make a supreme effort
2. at all costs

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 倾力 qīng lì 倾力 qīng lì to do one's utmost using all one's strength: to do one's utmost
• 大力 dà lì 大力 dà lì energetically vigorously: energetically
• 奋力 fèn lì 奋力 fèn lì to do everything one can doing all one can: to do everything one can

Synonyms

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• 竭尽全力 jié jìn quán lì 竭尽全力 jié jìn quán lì to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost meaning to spare no effort: to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost

Usage notes

Collocations

极力 is often used with 推荐 (strongly recommend), 反对 (strongly oppose), or 主张 (strongly advocate). It is uncommon with neutral verbs.

Example Sentences

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他 极力 推荐这家餐厅。

He strongly recommends this restaurant.

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Child Words of 极力

• 力 力 lì: power
• 极 极 jí: extremely