最好

zuì hǎo

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Adverb Common

Definitions

1. best
2. (you) had better (do what we suggest)

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Word relationships

Related words

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必须

bì xū

to have to

最好 suggests advice, while 必须 expresses obligation

较好

jiào hǎo

better

较好 means relatively good, weaker than 最好

Synonyms

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最佳

zuì jiā

optimum

used in formal contexts like '最佳方案' (best plan)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

最好 is used for suggestions, not for stating the best among options without advising; use 最+adj instead.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 5+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 5 min

要（让）我说 for “If You Ask Me”

Start with 要我说 or 要让我说 to give your own opinion or advice: “If you ask me …”.

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Example Sentences

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你最好早点睡觉。

You had better go to bed early.

她是我最好的朋友。

She is my best friend.

这件事最好当面说清楚。

It's best to talk about this matter clearly face to face.

她是我最好的姐妹。

She is my best sister/friend.

这种情形下，我们最好先等一等。

Under these circumstances, we'd better wait a moment.

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Words Containing 最好

谁笑到最后，谁笑得最好

shéi xiào dào zuì hòu , shéi xiào dé zuì hǎo

He laughs best who laughs last.

谁笑在最后，谁笑得最好

shéi xiào zài zuì hòu , shéi xiào dé zuì hǎo