How to Say ‘Best to / had better’ in Simplified Chinese
最好
zuì hǎo
[zway-how]
💬 Usage Tip: [最好] means "it would be best to" or "had better," and it's often followed directly by a verb or state: [最好空腹] "best to fast," [最好早点来] "better come early." It gives advice, not a strict command.
Phrase Breakdown
最好
zuì hǎo
[zway-how]
had better; best to
Used to give advice or recommend the best choice.
你最好早点休息。
You’d better rest early.
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