蕞
most; -est; best; earliest; latest
Meanings
4 senses · 9 examplesadverb
most; -est; indicating the highest degree
Used before adjectives, verbs, or prepositional phrases to form the superlative degree. Can be used with 之一 to indicate 'one of the most...'
This is the tallest mountain in the world.
He runs the fastest.
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I like spring the most.
This is the most important decision.
adverb
earliest; latest; most recent; indicating closest time
Used with time-related words such as 近 (near), 先 (first), 后 (last), 初 (beginning), 终 (end).
How have you been recently?
He was the first to arrive.
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Please send me the reports from the last three days.
noun
first place; champion; the top position
Used in specific phrases or colloquial contexts, often elliptical (e.g., 考最 means 'got first place in exam'). This usage is less common than the adverbial uses.
He took first place in this competition.
In the whole class, he scored the highest on this exam.
proper noun
surname Zui
Rare surname.