僀 (dì) - Extreme & excessive

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僀 · dì

Extreme;

excessive;

to the utmost degree;

used in classical Chinese to describe something taken to the extreme.

Extremeexcessiveto the utmost degree

Usage highlights

Extreme argumentUtmost diligenceUltimate exhaustionExtreme povertyMaximum effortSupreme virtue

Synonyms

  • 极— extreme; utmost
  • 甚— very; extremely
  • 至— to the highest degree

Antonyms

  • 中— moderate; middle
  • 常— ordinary; normal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The argument was pushed to its extreme (僀论).
  • He showed extreme diligence in his studies (僀学).
  • The ancient text describes a state of ultimate exhaustion (僀竭).

Collocations

  • Extreme argument(僀论)
  • Utmost diligence(僀学)
  • Ultimate exhaustion(僀竭)
  • Extreme poverty(僀贫)
  • Maximum effort(僀力)
  • Supreme virtue(僀德)

Idioms

  • To the extreme point(僀极)
  • Beyond all limits(僀限)
  • Utmost sincerity(僀诚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese texts and philosophical discussions.
  • Used to describe concepts taken to their absolute limit or extreme state.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, maintaining an archaic and literary quality.

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