最 (zuì) — most; used to form superlatives
Definition
最 is the everyday superlative marker ('most / -est'), placed before an adjective or verb to compare three or more things. 大多 and 多半 say 'mostly' about a group; 最 singles out the extreme one.
adverb
mostused to form superlatives
Examples
- 最。Zhè shì zuì pián yi de shāng diàn.This is the cheapest store.
- 最。Wǒ zuì xǐ huan hē niú nǎi.I like drinking milk the most.
- 最。Nà ge bēi zi zuì dà.That cup is the biggest.
Grammar
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