adjective / adverb HSK 4
Traditional 極多
extremely many · a great number of · very numerous
Meaning
极多 means 'extremely many' or 'a great number of' and is used to emphasize a very large quantity of something. It combines 极 (extreme) with 多 (many) to create an intensified expression of abundance or numerousness.
Usage
This is a relatively formal or written expression. In everyday speech, native speakers might prefer alternatives like 非常多 (fēicháng duō) or 很多很多 (hěn duō hěn duō). It's commonly used in written Chinese, news reports, and formal descriptions to emphasize an exceptionally large quantity.
Examples
- 01这个地区的物种数量极多，是重要的生态保护区。, .The number of species in this area is extremely large; it's an important ecological reserve.
- 02参加今天活动的人极多，会场几乎坐满了。, .The number of people attending today's event is extremely large; the venue is almost full.
Characters
Common collocations
- 数量极多the quantity is extremely large
- 种类极多the varieties are extremely numerous
Antonyms
Origin
极 originally means 'pole' or 'extreme point' and has been used as an intensifier meaning 'extremely' since classical Chinese. Combined with 多, it creates a straightforward compound emphasizing the extreme degree of quantity.