How to Say ‘It is best to; had better’ in Simplified Chinese
最好
zuì hǎo
[dzway-haow]
💬 Usage Tip: [最好] often introduces advice: [最好] + what someone should do. It can also pair with [别] for negative advice, like [最好别喝] "it's best not to drink."
Phrase Breakdown
最好
zuì hǎo
[dzway-haow]
had better; best to
Used to give gentle but clear advice about the best choice in a situation.
控制饮食的时候，最好先看食品标签。
When managing your diet, it is best to check the food label first.
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