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Forming superlatives with 最 (zuì)
HSK 2Comparison
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Structure
最 + Adjective (+ 的 + Noun)
Explanation
The adverb 最 (zuì) is placed before an adjective to form the superlative, meaning "the most" or "-est." It is the standard way to express the highest degree of a quality in Chinese. For example, 她是最聪明的学生 means "She is the smartest student."
Examples
这是我吃过的最好吃的火锅。
Zhè shì wǒ chī guò de zuì hǎochī de huǒguō.
This is the most delicious hotpot I've ever had.
他是我们班最高的男生。
Tā shì wǒmen bān zuì gāo de nánshēng.
He is the tallest boy in our class.
今天是这个月最热的一天。
Jīntiān shì zhège yuè zuì rè de yī tiān.
Today is the hottest day of this month.