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Information of 最
Pinyin
zuì
Radical
曰
Strokes
12 strokes
Usage
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Definition
(the) most / -est
最 [zuì]
1. Extreme, incomparable:
- 最大 (largest)
- 最高 (highest)
- 最初 (first)
- 最终 (final)
- 最为 (most)
2. Aggregation:
- 忧喜聚门 (joy and sorrow gathering)
3. Total:
- "最大将军青凡七出击匈奴" (The great general commanded seven attacks on the Xiongnu.)
Meaning summary:
1. Extreme, incomparable.
2. To aggregate or assemble.
3. To total or sum up.
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最 [zuì]
1. As a verb:
- Original meaning: To offend and seize.
- Constructed character: Composed of 冃 (mào) and 取 (qǔ).
- Same meaning as above (offend and fetch).
- To assemble or gather.
- To amount to or total.
2. As an adjective:
- Referring to the highest level in evaluating political achievements or military merits; the top rank (first).
3. As an adverb:
- Used to signify absolute degree, equivalent to "extreme" or "most."
4. As a noun:
- The first place.
- A comprehensive outline or summary of written documents.
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最 [zuì]
1. As a verb:
- Original meaning: To offend and seize.
- Used in context: "得其常心，物所为最之哉?" (Is it what one strives for to remain consistent?)
- To gather or assemble.
- Total or amount to.
2. As an adjective:
- Discussing ranks during evaluations of political or military achievements; the top rank.
3. As an adverb:
- Meaning "absolutely" or "to the highest degree."
4. As a noun:
- Referring to the first place or top category.
5. Example phrases:
- 世界之最 (world's best)
- 最目 (summary or outline of a text)
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Overall, the word "最" encapsulates the ideas of extremity, the first rank, and aggregation in various contexts, serving as an adjective, verb, adverb, and noun.