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The character 极 (jí) consists of the wood radical 木 (mù) on the left and the phonetic component 及 (jí, to reach) on the right. Its traditional form, 極, uses the phonetic 亟, meaning “urgency” or “extreme.” Originally, it referred to the highest ridgepole in a wooden building, hence the wood radical. From this literal peak, its meaning extended metaphorically to denote the highest point, absolute limit, or furthest extremity of any concept or space. Today, it is commonly used as an adverb meaning “extremely” or “utmost,” and as a noun for geographical poles.
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极光很美丽。
北极有北极熊。
这个游戏极好玩。
他极其努力地工作。
南极是冰冻大陆。
极限运动需要勇气。
她对音乐极其热爱。
在极端条件下，实验才能成功。