最为

最為

zuìwéi

adverb #7,677

Meanings

1 most; the most (formal)
2 to the greatest degree

Characters

to be; to serve as

Examples

这是最为重要的一步。

Zhè shì zuìwéi zhòngyào de yī bù.

This is the most important step.

长城是中国最为著名的景点之一。

Chángchéng shì Zhōngguó zuìwéi zhùmíng de jǐngdiǎn zhī yī.

The Great Wall is one of China's most famous attractions.

他在公司里最为勤奋。

Tā zài gōngsī lǐ zuìwéi qínfèn.

He is the most hardworking in the company.

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最为 is more formal and literary than simply using 最. It's common in written Chinese, news reports, and formal speeches. In casual conversation, 最 alone is preferred.

Stroke Order

最 zuì

为 wèi