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AdverbsHSK 4

Expressing 'had better' with 最好

最好 is an adverb that means 'had better' or 'it would be best to.' Use it before a verb or adjective phrase when giving strong but polite advice or a suggestion.

Structure

Subj. + 最好 + Predicate
Predicate can be a verb or adjective phrase.

Examples

  • 你最好先休息一下。
    Nǐ zuìhǎo xiān xiūxi yīxià.
    You'd better get some rest first.
  • 你们最好给他打个电话问一下。
    Nǐmen zuìhǎo gěi tā dǎ gè diànhuà wèn yīxià.
    It would be best for you to give him a call and ask.
  • 那个地方不好找，我们最好查一下百度地图。
    Nàge dìfang bù hǎo zhǎo, wǒmen zuìhǎo chá yīxià Bǎidù dìtú.
    It's not easy to find that place. We'd better search for it on Baidu Maps.
  • 外面挺冷的，最好多穿点。
    Wàimiàn tǐng lěng de, zuìhǎo duō chuān diǎn.
    It's pretty cold outside. Best to wear some more layers.
  • 这个活动很重要，我们最好穿得正式一点。
    Zhège huódòng hěn zhòngyào, wǒmen zuìhǎo chuān de zhèngshì yīdiǎn.
    This is an important event. We'd better wear something more formal.

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