The prefix 최 (最) is used in combination with other sino-korean roots to give the meaning of "the most". It is used in many common words such as:
최악 (악 = 惡 = evil), choe-ak : the worst
최고 (고 = 高 = high), choe-go : the highest, the best, supreme
최적 (적 = 適 = match, appropriate), choe-jeok : the most suitable, optimal
최후 (후 = 後 = after), choe-hoo : the last, the ultimate
최근 (근 = 近 = close, near), choe-geun : the most recent
최귀 (귀 = 貴 = precious), choe-geui : the most precious
최급 (급 = 急 = urgent), choe-geup : the most urgent
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