adjective HSK 4
newest · latest · most recent · up-to-date
Meaning
最新 combines 最 (most) with 新 (new) to mean 'the newest' or 'the latest.' It describes something that is the most recent or current version, edition, or development. It's commonly used to describe news, technology, products, information, or trends that have just appeared or been released.
Usage
最新 typically appears before nouns as a modifier (最新消息, 最新版本). It's neutral in register and used widely in both spoken and written Chinese, especially in media, technology, and business contexts. Native speakers use it frequently when talking about updates, news, software versions, fashion trends, or any recently released information or products.
Examples
- 01你看到最新的新闻了吗？?Have you seen the latest news?
- 02这是我们公司最新推出的产品。.This is the latest product released by our company.
Characters
Common collocations
- 最新消息latest news
- 最新版本latest version
- 最新动态latest developments
- 最新科技latest technology
Antonyms
Origin
Straightforward compound combining the superlative marker 最 with 新 (new), literally meaning 'most new.'