Korean word

최상

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoesang

Meaning

  • nounthe best

Example

이 제품은 품질이 최상이다.i che pu meun pum ji ri choe sang i da

This product is top quality.

Illustration for 최상 (the best)

More examples

선수는 경기 전 최상 컨디션이었다.seon su neun kyeong gi cheon choe sang keon di syeo ni eot tta

The player was in the best condition before the game.

Core concept

A position at the very top of a scale of quality or level.

Common phrases

  • 최상 등급choe sang teung geup

    highest grade

  • 최상 컨디션choe sang keon di syeon

    best condition

Similar words

최고choego: An enthusiastic everyday term for a mood or experience that feels excellent.

Definition in Korean

여러 대상이나 상태 가운데 수준이나 품질이 가장 높은 상태를 가리키는 명사.yeo reo tae sang i na sang tae ka un de su ju ni na pum ji ri ka jang no peun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean roots express the idea of something being above all other levels, which explains its use for top standards.

Usage tips

  • This word often sounds more formal than everyday alternatives, making it useful in reports, reviews, and product information.

Other meanings

  • top qualitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 최상급choesanggeuphighest gradenoun

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