1. (obsolete on its own in Standard Chinese) alternative form of (“repeatedly”)
  2. alternative form of (“repeatedly”)

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Homographs

Examples

牆上挂着极漂亮的图画。

A very beautiful picture is hanging on the wall.

Source: Tatoeba

编字典是一项极花时间的工作。

Compiling a dictionary demands an enormous amount of time.

Source: Tatoeba

鹰嘴豆和青豆等豆类虽然会引起胀气,但却是极佳的美食。

Some legumes, like chickpeas and green beans, cause flatulence but are excellent foods.

Source: Tatoeba

罗素是一个极出色的哲学家,可是他对日常生活中的事务却是一窍不通。

Russell was a brilliant philosopher, but even the simplest practical task was quite beyond him.

Source: Tatoeba

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