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How to Say ‘It's best to fast.’ in Simplified Chinese

最好空腹。

zuì hǎo kōng fù

[zway-how koong-foo]

Phrase Breakdown

最好

zuì hǎo

[zway-how]

had better; best to

Used for advice, especially in instructions from doctors or nurses.

Example

抽血前最好空腹。

Before a blood draw, it’s best to fast.

空腹

kōng fù

[koong-foo]

on an empty stomach; fasting

Means not eating before an exam, test, or procedure.

Example

做检查前最好空腹。

Before the examination, it is best to fast.

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