最 (zuì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 最 (zuì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 最 (zuì) means "Most / -est". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 曰.

Q: How do you write 最 stroke by stroke?

最 has 12 strokes. The radical is 曰. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 最 and 曹?

最 (zuì) and 曹 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 最?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 曰. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 最?

Common words containing 最 include: 最大 (zuì dà) — Biggest / largest; 最好 (zuì hǎo) — Best / had better; 最近 (zuì jìn) — Recently / lately.

How to Write 最

The character 最 (zuì) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 曰 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

最 is pronounced zuì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Most / -est.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 最 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 最

最大 zuì dà

Biggest / largest

最好 zuì hǎo

Best / had better

最近 zuì jìn

Recently / lately

Example Sentences

这是最大的苹果。

zhè shì zuì dà de píng guǒ

This is the biggest apple.

你是我最好的朋友。

nǐ shì wǒ zuì hǎo de péng yǒu

You are my best friend.

你最近怎么样？

nǐ zuì jìn zěn me yàng

How have you been lately?

Similar Characters

曹 cáo

曼 màn

曾 céng

Practice Writing 最 (zuì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 最

What does 最 (zuì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 最 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 最 and 曹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 最?

What common words use 最?

How to Write 最 (zuì)