mou4 soeng6無上无上
Jyutpingmou4 soeng6
Yalemòuh seuhng
Definition
Supreme, highest, or ultimate; unsurpassed by anything else.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal or literary contexts, this term carries a sense of absolute finality and grandeur. It is rarely used in casual daily speech, appearing more often in written media, historical narratives, or philosophical discussions to describe abstract concepts like authority, glory, or wisdom.
Examples
This is his supreme honor.
Who can possess supreme power?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct translation for 'the best' in everyday situations, but it sounds overly dramatic or archaic when applied to mundane objects like food or clothes. Use 好或者最勁 instead for common comparisons.
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Grammar guides
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