Chinese phrase
什么时候〜最好？ shén me shí hòu 〜 zuì hǎo
Meaning
When is the best time to ___?
When to use it
This asks which time is most suitable for an activity. It is often used when planning travel, preparations, or reservations.
Example dialogue
出发前，什么时候去日本最好？ chū fā qián shén me shí hòu qù rì běn zuì hǎo
Before I leave, when's the best time to visit Japan?
看你想干什么，想看樱花就春天，想滑雪就冬天。 kàn nǐ xiǎng gàn shén me xiǎng kàn yīng huā jiù chūn tiān xiǎng huá xuě jiù dōng tiān
It depends on your plans: spring for cherry blossoms, winter for skiing.