Chinese

shèngxià
Meaning: to remain; to be left over
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

只剩下我一個人了。
只剩下我一个人了。
Only I am left.
請把剩下的食物放在塑膠容器裡。
Please put the leftover food in the plastic container.
請將剩下的食物放在密封容器中。
Please put the leftover food in a sealed container.
操場上只剩下一個孤零零的足球。
There is only a solitary soccer ball left on the playground.
我每個月都會把剩下的零用錢存起來。
I save the remaining pocket money every month.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe what is left after something has been used, taken, or passed.

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