极度 (jí dù) vs 极力 (jí lì) vs 万分 (wàn fēn) — degree and effort

极度 (jídù) / 万分 (wànfēn) + Adj./stative Verb; 极力 (jílì) + action Verb

HSK 7–93.0

Pattern diagram

极度万分Adjective

极力Action

Rule structure

极度 (jídù) and 万分 (wànfēn) express a high degree of a state or feeling, while 极力 (jílì) describes putting effort into an action. This comparison shows the different combinability of the three forms.

Rule structure

Examples

他极度疲劳，却极力坚持，让大家万分感动。

Tā jídù píláo, què jílì jiānchí, ràng dàjiā wànfēn gǎndòng.

He was extremely exhausted, yet he persisted with all his might, which moved everyone deeply.

Examples

他极度疲劳，却极力坚持，让大家万分感动。

Tā jídù píláo, què jílì jiānchí, ràng dàjiā wànfēn gǎndòng.

He was extremely exhausted, yet he persisted with all his might, which moved everyone deeply.

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Words from this rule

极度

jí dù

Extremely

万分

wàn fēn

Extremely, exceedingly

极力

jí lì

With all one's might

他

tā

疲劳

pí láo

Fatigue, weariness

却

què

But, however

坚持

jiānchí

To persist, to insist

让

ràng

To let, to ask, to make someone do something

大家

dàjiā

Everyone, everybody

感动

gǎndòng

To touch (emotionally), to be moved

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “degree and effort” in Chinese with 极度 vs 极力 vs 万分?

Use the structure: 极度 (jídù) / 万分 (wànfēn) + Adj./stative Verb; 极力 (jílì) + action Verb. For example: 他极度疲劳，却极力坚持，让大家万分感动。 — “He was extremely exhausted, yet he persisted with all his might, which moved everyone deeply”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他极度疲劳，却极力坚持，让大家万分感动。 — “He was extremely exhausted, yet he persisted with all his might, which moved everyone deeply”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.

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