COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 最 is built
Traditional etymology note: To take place 取 under the sun 日 (that is, everywhere)
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How to Write 最 (zuì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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zuìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zuì
最
most
Common words
zuì hǎo
最好
best; had better ...; it would be best to ...
zuì hòu
最后
final; last; finally; ultimate
zuì jìn
最近
recently; soon; nearest
zuì zhōng
最终
final; ultimate
zuì chū
最初
first; primary; initial; original
zuì jiā
最佳
optimum; optimal; peak; best (athlete, movie etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 最
Say “zuì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 最
Common words and phrases
zuì hǎo
best; had better ...; it would be best to ...
zuì hòu
final; last; finally; ultimate
zuì jìn
recently; soon; nearest
zuì zhōng
final; ultimate
zuì chū
first; primary; initial; original
zuì jiā
optimum; optimal; peak; best (athlete, movie etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“最”。
Zhège zì shì “zuì”.
This character is “最”.
我正在学习“最”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zuì” zì.
I am learning the character “最”.
请写一遍“最”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zuì”.
Please write “最” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 最?
最 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 最 (zuì) mean?
最 (zuì) means most.
What is the radical of 最?
The radical of 最 is 曰, associated with Not yet classified.