剩余

How to Say
👀 0
How to Write
View detail →
View detail →
shèng yú
Meaning: remaining amount
Example
剩下的食物可以留到明天吃。
shèng yú

📚 How to Understand

剩余 (shèng yú) meaning in English
shèng

剩余 means 'remaining amount' or 'surplus,' referring to what is left after something has been used, taken, or consumed. It is often used in contexts of resources, time, or quantities.

The character 剩 (shèng) originally meant 'to remain' or 'to be left over,' while 余 (yú) means 'more' or 'leftover.' Together, they emphasize what remains after a portion has been used or removed.

剩余 is commonly used in financial, logistical, and everyday situations. For example, it can describe leftover food, unused time, or remaining supplies. It is also used in expressions like 剩余价值 (surplus value), which has economic significance.

💬 Example Sentences

剩下的食物可以留到明天吃。
shèng yú
The remaining food can be saved for tomorrow.
项目结束后还有剩余资金。
shèng yú
There was some remaining money after the project ended.

🔍 Character Breakdown