Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
剩下
shèngxià
Description
"剩下"的意思是用了一些以后，还有一部分留着。
"剩下" means that after using some, there is still a part left.
我们常常用它来说钱、时间或者东西还有多少。
We often use it to talk about how much money, time, or things are still left.
Meanings
剩下shèngxià
to be left over; to remain
我们吃完饭，还剩下一点菜。
After we finished eating, there were still some dishes left.
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Notes
- Etymology
剩 (surplus) + 下 (directional complement showing something remains).
- Nuance
often used with 还 to emphasize what is still left.
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