HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
最 — most, -est
- Reading
- zuì
- Meaning
- most, -est
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
最 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is zuì and it means most, -est. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
最 appears in everyday chinese words such as 最 (most), 最后 (finally, last) and 最好 (had better, best).
Chinese words containing 最
Frequently asked questions
What does 最 mean in Chinese?
最 means most, -est in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 最 read?
最 is read zuì. Reading it inside real words — 最 and 最后 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 最 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 最 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 最 in a word?
A common word containing 最 is 最 (zuì) — "most". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 最 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 最 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 2 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free