No. 4,535 in Chinese
极为
Extremely; very.
In a sentence
这道菜的味道极为鲜美。
The flavor of this dish is extremely delicious.
The word '极为' is used here as an adverb to emphasize the high level of deliciousness.
他的表现极为突出，引起了大家的注意。
His performance was remarkably outstanding, attracting everyone's attention.
In this context, '极为' intensifies the adjective '突出', denoting an extraordinary level of excellence.
这场比赛的结果极为关键，对后续赛事影响很大。
The outcome of this match is extremely crucial, significantly affecting subsequent competitions.
The use of '极为' in this sentence conveys a sense of critical importance regarding the match's result.
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