Writing
终极 (zhōng jí) — how to say "ultimate" in Chinese
终极
Ultimate, final
adjective
Character composition
终
end, finish
极
extreme, pole
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
终极挑战
zhōngjí tiǎozhàn
the ultimate challenge
Examples
终极考验是坚持到底。
The ultimate test is to persevere to the end.
这是终极目标。
This is the ultimate goal.
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Frequently asked questions
Ultimate meaning in Chinese
"ultimate" in Chinese is 终极 (zhōng jí).
What does 终极 mean in English?
终极 (zhōng jí) means "Ultimate, final".
How is 终极 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhōng jí (written as zhong ji, zhongji). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "ultimate" in Chinese characters?
It is written 终极: 终 has 8 strokes, 极 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 终极?
终极 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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